US Bridges

Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · Co.Rd. 13 to HWY 83 · Structure no. 012890

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJack Booker Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCo.Rd. 13 to HWY 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.63961, -87.05515
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic51 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Booker Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.