US Bridges

Jerkins Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3 Mi. S. Range · Structure no. 006846

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerkins Road over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jerkins Road over Stream in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJerkins Road
CrossesStream
Location3 Mi. S. Range
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27598, -87.23471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic52 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$194,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerkins Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerkins Road over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jerkins Road over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Jerkins Road over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jerkins Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.