US Bridges

Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · 31 to US.84 · Structure no. 011941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOldtown Church Ln.
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location31 to US.84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.44809, -86.82851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic172 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oldtown Church Ln. over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.