US Bridges

County Route 1 over Baileys Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 5 Mi. N. Eliska · Structure no. 010535

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Baileys Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 1 over Baileys Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBaileys Creek
Location5 Mi. N. Eliska
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37052, -87.59249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1993)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Baileys Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Baileys 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Route 1 over Baileys Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Baileys Creek?

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

Who owns County Route 1 over Baileys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.