US Bridges

County Road 44 over Powell Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.6 MI East of U.S. 43 · Structure no. 019225

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Powell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 44 over Powell Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1.6 MI East of U.S. 43
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33692, -87.75555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2004)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over 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 County Road 44 over Powell Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 44 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.