US Bridges

Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · Corbinville Road · Structure no. 010750

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCorbinville RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationCorbinville Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.27732, -86.18781
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Corbinville RD over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Corbinville RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.