US Bridges

Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 5.2 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 011359

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesScranage Rd.
CrossesHorseneck Creek
Location5.2 Mi. E. of Al. Hwy. 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23561, -87.65112
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scranage Rd. over Horseneck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Scranage Rd. over Horseneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.