US Bridges

SR 89 over Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. of Ackersville · Structure no. 016006

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 89 over Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 89
CrossesCreek
Location1 Mi. N. of Ackersville
RouteState Highway 89
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04444, -87.06569
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic354 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 89 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.