US Bridges

Al 28 over Whiterock Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · Livingston · Structure no. 000650

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,695
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Whiterock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Whiterock Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesWhiterock Creek
LocationLivingston
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58305, -88.17865
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,695 (2020)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Whiterock Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Whiterock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 28 over Whiterock Creek carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Whiterock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 28 over Whiterock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.