US Bridges

Al 175 over Wallace Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 000690

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 175 over Wallace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 175 over Wallace Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl 175
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.3 MI S Fish Hatchery
RouteState Highway 175
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68607, -87.25937
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$328,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 175 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 175 over Wallace 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 175 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 175 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 175 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.