US Bridges

CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. West of SR5 · Structure no. 019555

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesJames Creek Relief
Location2.1 Mi. West of SR5
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06117, -87.60292
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

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

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over James Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.