US Bridges

Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Frankfort RD Little Bear · Structure no. 020983

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,924
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFrankfort RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
LocationFrankfort RD Little Bear
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68387, -87.74389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2015)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfort RD over Little Bear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Frankfort RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.