Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPerry County, Alabama · 1450 Ft.North Agnew Road · Structure no. 014417
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Road CR.161 over Tributary Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.