US Bridges

CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 2 MI SE of Glennville · Structure no. 017704

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 46
CrossesLittle Barbour Creek
Location2 MI SE of Glennville
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09357, -85.13024
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 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 width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2001)
Projected traffic145 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 46 over Little Barbour 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 46 over Little Barbour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.