US Bridges

101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 3.4 KM S of Sunshine RD · Structure no. 0000000000M0022

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries101st Airborne RD
CrossesUchee Creek
Location3.4 KM S of Sunshine RD
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29536, -84.97722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Airborne RD over Uchee 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 2023.

How much traffic does 101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is 101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Airborne RD over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the Army.