US Bridges

Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.80 Mi.S.Jct CO.18*CO.23 · Structure no. 009084

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 23
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.80 Mi.S.Jct CO.18*CO.23
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64561, -87.87114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1995)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 23 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.