US Bridges

CO RD 102 over Bear Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 MI N Liberty Gr Church · Structure no. 000723

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 102 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 102 over Bear Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 102
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 MI N Liberty Gr Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3702, -85.4357
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$769,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 102 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 102 over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 102 over Bear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 102 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 102 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.