US Bridges

Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W of CO 79 · Structure no. 013934

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River is a concrete channel beam carrying Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Hightower RD
CrossesE Fork Ctawohee River
Location0.5 MI W of CO 79
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82091, -85.34091
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2016)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2036
Trucks8%
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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Hightower RD over E Fork Ctawohee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.