US Bridges

New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 2.5 Miles S of Harkins · Structure no. 018145

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2036. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesNew Prospect Road
CrossesEnitachapco Creek
Location2.5 Miles S of Harkins
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1984, -85.84299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic624 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Prospect Road over Enitachapco 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Prospect Road over Enitachapco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.