US Bridges

Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 227 · Structure no. 012991

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 1041
CrossesMinkey Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 582
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44066, -86.16945
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic400 (2000)
Projected traffic480 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$480,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 1041 over Minkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt. 1041 over Minkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.