US Bridges

CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · .2 MI S.W. of CR 17 · Structure no. 014443

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR93 Alvin Carter
CrossesWallace Creek
Location.2 MI S.W. of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76144, -87.29931
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1993)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace 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 CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR93 Alvin Carter over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.