US Bridges

Al 183 over Hagard Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N CR 2 · Structure no. 004967

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Hagard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 183 over Hagard Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesHagard Creek
Location0.7 MI N CR 2
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7325, -87.17978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic555 by 2039
Trucks20%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Hagard Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Hagard 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 183 over Hagard Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Hagard Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 183 over Hagard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.