US Bridges

Al 183 over Caffe Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · JCT Al 219 · Structure no. 004969

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Caffe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 183 over Caffe 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesCaffe Creek
LocationJCT Al 219
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75324, -87.11778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 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 traffic429 (2020)
Projected traffic703 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Caffe Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 183 over Caffe 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 Caffe Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Caffe Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 183 over Caffe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.