US Bridges

Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.05MI E Int Alln*smn Crk · Structure no. 019133

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
559 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 559 ft (170.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSimmons Creek Road
CrossesBassett Creek
Location0.05MI E Int Alln*smn Crk
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59401, -87.72581
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length559 ft (170.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Creek Road over Bassett 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 559 ft (170.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Creek Road over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.