US Bridges

County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 6311 Ft S Jctn 1418 · Structure no. 018003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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, projected to reach 190 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 1023
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location6311 Ft S Jctn 1418
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34661, -86.55063
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic190 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 1023 over Perkins 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 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 1023 over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.