US Bridges

Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 8.0 MI SE Al HWY 17?????? · Structure no. 018793

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

CarriesRoadway???????????
CrossesScuma Creek
Location8.0 MI SE Al HWY 17??????
RouteCounty Highway 1176?
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88333, -88.21667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Roadway??????????? over Scuma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.