SR 28 over Prairie Creek
GoodWilcox County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. E. of Darliington · Structure no. 014684
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 369 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 28 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Prairie Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 28 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 28 over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 28 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 28 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 28 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.