Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · Ligon Springs Fame Ranch · Structure no. 010752
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ligon Springs RD over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.