US Bridges

County Road 3 over Jackson Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles NW CR 23 · Structure no. 019107

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Jackson Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesJackson Creek
Location2.5 Miles NW CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64609, -87.90988
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2003)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.