US Bridges

Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1 Mile N.Of CR 64 · Structure no. 013554

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPryor Bottom Roa
CrossesOsborn Creek
Location1 Mile N.Of CR 64
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor Bottom Roa over Osborn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.