US Bridges

CO RD 32 over James Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. W. of SR5 · Structure no. 012876

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over James Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 32 over James Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesJames Creek
Location2.2 Mi. W. of SR5
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06139, -87.60283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CO RD 32 over James 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over James Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over James Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.