US Bridges

County Road 45 over Woods Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile West Int. 57253 · Structure no. 005380

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 45 over Woods Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 125 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesWoods Creek
Location1 Mile West Int. 57253
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07264, -87.85317
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is County Road 45 over Woods 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Woods Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns County Road 45 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.