US Bridges

SR 48 over Rice Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E Woodland · Structure no. 008350

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Rice Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,218 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesRice Creek
Location4.5 MI E Woodland
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43803, -85.36534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2023)
Projected traffic4,505 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 48 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Rice 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Rice Creek carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.