US Bridges

County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1/4 Mile East Frisco City · Structure no. 003439

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,889 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesWet Weather Creek
Location1/4 Mile East Frisco City
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42646, -87.38075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (1999)
Projected traffic1,889 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Wet Weather 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns County Route 23 over Wet Weather Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.