US Bridges

County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N CO Rt 1176 · Structure no. 019414

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 83
CrossesRodgers Creek
Location0.6 MI N CO Rt 1176
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95833, -88.25833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 83 over Rodgers 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 83 over Rodgers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.