US Bridges

County Road 51 over Woods Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile South of ST RD 278 · Structure no. 008940

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 51 over Woods Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesWoods Creek
Location1 Mile South of ST RD 278
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.12139, -87.92653
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 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 traffic125 (2001)
Projected traffic246 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 51 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 over Woods 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Woods Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 51 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.