Gross Dirt Road over Creek
PoorPosted for loadConecuh County, Alabama · Sec 26 T4N R12E · Structure no. 016583
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gross Dirt Road over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gross Dirt Road over Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gross Dirt Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Gross Dirt Road over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gross Dirt Road over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Gross Dirt Road over Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gross Dirt Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.