US Bridges

Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · .5 Mi. S. Cor. · Structure no. 006232

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek in Randolph 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 23
CrossesBuckhanon Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. Cor.
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4477, -85.5923
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (1990)
Projected traffic189 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$551,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 23 over Buckhanon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.