US Bridges

000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.30MI E Al 69 · Structure no. 017094

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Carries000005446223Z0
CrossesBranch of Powell Creek
Location1.30MI E Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43734, -87.69128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (1997)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 000005446223Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.