US Bridges

CO RD 1483A over Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 300FT S CO RD 1483A · Structure no. 016634

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1483A over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1483A over Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 1483A
CrossesCreek
Location300FT S CO RD 1483A
RouteCounty Highway 483
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43532, -86.26281
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1996)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1483A over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1483A over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1483A over Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1483A over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1483A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.