US Bridges

Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 4.6 Mi. W. of Coatopa · Structure no. 017626

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 28
CrossesPonkabia Creek
Location4.6 Mi. W. of Coatopa
RouteState Highway 28
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53646, -88.11513
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2020)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 28 over Ponkabia 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 28 over Ponkabia Creek carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 28 over Ponkabia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.