US Bridges

AL-102 over Guest Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · AL-102 Guest Creek · Structure no. 008061

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-102 over Guest Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-102 over Guest Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAL-102
CrossesGuest Creek
LocationAL-102 Guest Creek
RouteState Highway 102
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79881, -87.49316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-102 over Guest Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-102 over Guest 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-102 over Guest Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-102 over Guest Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns AL-102 over Guest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.