US Bridges

Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. E. of Boyd · Structure no. 002568

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesSicolocco Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of Boyd
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64168, -88.27867
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
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 protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2022)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2044
Trucks21%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Sicolocco 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 Sicolocco Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 28 over Sicolocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.