US Bridges

CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 4MILE East Hale CO Line · Structure no. 009724

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08 in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 48
CrossesPole Cat Creek FAS 08
Location4MILE East Hale CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.625, -87.485
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (1993)
Projected traffic225 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08 carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 48 over Pole Cat Creek FAS 08?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.