US Bridges

County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.9 MI E of CO 15 · Structure no. 015208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesLittle Judy Creek
Location1.9 MI E of CO 15
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62931, -85.58355
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 72 over Little Judy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 72 over Little Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.