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County HIGHWAY154 over Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1730 Ft S JCT 1372 · Structure no. 004192

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY154 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY154 over Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HIGHWAY154
CrossesCreek
Location1730 Ft S JCT 1372
RouteCounty Highway 548
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26871, -86.13029
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY154 over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY154 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY154 over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY154 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County HIGHWAY154 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.