US Bridges

CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI W JCT SR 5 · Structure no. 014579

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 38
CrossesBlackwater Creek
Location1 MI W JCT SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01181, -87.50429
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 over Blackwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 38 over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.