US Bridges

Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NE of Al 10 · Structure no. 006982

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSconyers RD
CrossesCampbell Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71224, -85.56971
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sconyers RD over Campbell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sconyers RD over Campbell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.