US Bridges

CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5 MI East Midway · Structure no. 005619

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO Rt 106
CrossesWest Sepulga River
Location1.5 MI East Midway
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7122, -87.02344
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1995)
Projected traffic519 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 106 over West Sepulga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.