US Bridges

County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 1300 Ft W JCT 431 · Structure no. 014036

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty HIGHWAY145
CrossesLittle Paint Rock Creek
Location1300 Ft W JCT 431
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48458, -86.38619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1994)
Projected traffic900 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$568,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County HIGHWAY145 over Little Paint Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.