US Bridges

Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1MILE West CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 011778

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhill RD
CrossesTributary Old Town Creek
Location1MILE West CO Rt 29
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.72, -87.37
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1993)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill RD over Tributary Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.