US Bridges

County Road 55 over Widows Creek

Good

Winston County, Alabama · 1 Mile South JCT SR 74?? · Structure no. 018466

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Widows Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 55 over Widows Creek in Winston 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesWidows Creek
Location1 Mile South JCT SR 74??
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16217, -87.44701
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Widows Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 55 over Widows 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 County Road 55 over Widows Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is County Road 55 over Widows Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 55 over Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.