US Bridges

Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. W of US 231 JCT · Structure no. 015896

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 94
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
Location1.7 Mi. W of US 231 JCT
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99128, -86.05177
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic859 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$546,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 94 over Patsaliga 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 94 over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.