US Bridges

SR 41 over Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. of Franklin · Structure no. 013947

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 41 over Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesCreek
Location1 Mi. N. of Franklin
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74123, -87.41959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 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 traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic496 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 41 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.