US Bridges

Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2.8 MI S.E.Paul · Structure no. 011580

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Slough Rd.
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location2.8 MI S.E.Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29601, -86.702
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1995)
Projected traffic132 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Slough Rd. over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.