US Bridges

CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles S on RD 108 · Structure no. 013991

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 108
CrossesPursley Creek
Location0.8 Miles S on RD 108
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91019, -87.18031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$777,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 108 over Pursley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 108 over Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.