US Bridges

Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River

PoorPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 3MI SE Paul · Structure no. 010125

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2034. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Slough Rd.
CrossesSepulga River
Location3MI SE Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30143, -86.7168
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic210 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Slough Rd. over Sepulga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.