US Bridges

CO RD 32 over Widows Creek

FairPosted for load

Winston County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT SR 195 · Structure no. 006606

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over Widows Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 32 over Widows Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesWidows Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT SR 195
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17261, -87.44666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1991)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 32 over Widows 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over Widows Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over Widows Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.