US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NE Ala HWY 28 · Structure no. 006021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek
Location1.1 MI NE Ala HWY 28
RouteCounty Highway 1132
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57833, -88.12833
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2038
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1132 Ponkabiacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.