US Bridges

Little River ST P over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Alabama · Little River ST Park · Structure no. 016629

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Little River ST P over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River ST P over Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesLittle River ST P
CrossesCreek
LocationLittle River ST Park
RouteState Lands Road 0STP
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25847, -87.4828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River ST P over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River ST P over 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 June 2019.

How much traffic does Little River ST P over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Little River ST P over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Little River ST P over Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.