US Bridges

Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E of Al 51 · Structure no. 010755

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPeanut House RD
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Al 51
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78422, -85.52494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic145 by 2037
Trucks17%
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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peanut House RD over Jackson 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 Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peanut House RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.