US Bridges

Al 183 over Washington Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 3.0 MI E of CR 23 · Structure no. 015995

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Washington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 183 over Washington Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesWashington Creek
Location3.0 MI E of CR 23
RouteState Highway 183
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56922, -87.3915
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2045
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Washington 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Washington Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Washington Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 183 over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.