US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E CO Rt 1092 · Structure no. 015923

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek
Location0.8 MI E CO Rt 1092
RouteCounty Highway 1103
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48167, -88.105
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$351,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1103 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1103 Ponkabiacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.