CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek
FairPerry County, Alabama · 2M North of Al 14 · Structure no. 006230
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 23 Polecatc over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.