US Bridges

CR 45 over Little River

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E Uriah · Structure no. 021560

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
149 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45 over Little River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 45 over Little River in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 45
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI E Uriah
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27397, -87.47999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$669,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45 over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45 over Little River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45 over Little River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 45 over Little River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.