US Bridges

SR 162 over Red Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.0 M. E. of Kimbrough · Structure no. 017910

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over Red Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesRed Creek
Location4.0 M. E. of Kimbrough
RouteState Highway 162
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03205, -87.50633
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic364 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over Red 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 162 over Red Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over Red Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.