US Bridges

CO RD 81 over Clear Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 MI E JCT CO RD 28 · Structure no. 016163

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 81 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 81 over Clear Creek in Winston 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 81
CrossesClear Creek
Location1 MI E JCT CO RD 28
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16615, -87.51331
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic190 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 81 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 81 over Clear 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 81 over Clear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CO RD 81 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 81 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.