US Bridges

County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi.N of S.R. 14 · Structure no. 020611

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesPole Cat Creek
Location3.0 Mi.N of S.R. 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71667, -87.41667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2011)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$376,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Pole Cat 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Pole Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.