US Bridges

CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · 1 Mi. East of Co.Rd. 45 · Structure no. 019174

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive
CrossesRice Creek
Location1 Mi. East of Co.Rd. 45
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55739, -87.25363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2012)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.#4 Mt. Olive over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.