US Bridges

County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 20 T11N R19 · Structure no. 015201

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1136
CrossesPatsalaga Creek
LocationSec 20 T11N R19
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90777, -86.17528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1136 over Patsalaga 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1136 over Patsalaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.