US Bridges

CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 6 Miles NE of Winfield · Structure no. 006745

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 106 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD No 63
CrossesClifty Creek
Location6 Miles NE of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99389, -87.75394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2001)
Projected traffic497 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD No 63 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.