US Bridges

Al - 144 over Trout Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · @ Ragland Fire Dept/City · Structure no. 002459

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 144 over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 144 over Trout Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 144
CrossesTrout Creek
Location@ Ragland Fire Dept/City
RouteState Highway 144
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74111, -86.15583
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2022)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 144 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 144 over Trout 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 144 over Trout Creek carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 144 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 144 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.