US Bridges

Al 183 over Dutch Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 2.8 MI S Chilton CO Line · Structure no. 005329

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 183 over Dutch Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesDutch Creek
Location2.8 MI S Chilton CO Line
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7892, -87.05063
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic450 (2015)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Dutch 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 Dutch Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 183 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.