US Bridges

CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.3 MI No SR 162 · Structure no. 007186

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 32/KPTHOMAS
CrossesRed Creek
Location4.3 MI No SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 465
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08076, -87.49843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$243,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2014.

How much traffic does CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32/KPTHOMAS over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.