US Bridges

CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.25MI S CR 12 Int · Structure no. 016988

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 28
CrossesTrib Bassets Creek
Location0.25MI S CR 12 Int
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46226, -88.15861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2002)
Projected traffic935 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

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$508,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CO RD 28 over Trib Bassets Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.