County Road over Sturdervant Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi. S.E. Old Texas · Structure no. 010458
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road over Sturdervant Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Sturdervant Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road over Sturdervant Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is County Road over Sturdervant Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does County Road over Sturdervant Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Road over Sturdervant Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road over Sturdervant Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.