US Bridges

CO RD 72 over Snake Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S of Capps · Structure no. 017706

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 72 over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 72 over Snake 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 72
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Capps
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4185, -85.30491
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2001)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$840,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 72 over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 72 over Snake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 72 over Snake Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD 72 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 72 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.