US Bridges

Al 183 over Little Creek Relief

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1.2 MI S of Theo · Structure no. 016882

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Little Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Al 183 over Little Creek Relief in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAl 183
CrossesLittle Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI S of Theo
RouteState Highway 183
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.70795, -87.1974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$608,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Little Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Little Creek Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Little Creek Relief carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Little Creek Relief?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 183 over Little Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.