US Bridges

County Road 1172 over Panther Creek

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Pike County, Alabama · Sec 31 T10N R19E · Structure no. 019375

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1172 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1172 over Panther Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1172
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationSec 31 T10N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8006, -86.19107
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2004)
Projected traffic25 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1172 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1172 over Panther 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1172 over Panther Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 1172 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1172 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.