US Bridges

County Road over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · Wiggins Rd. · Structure no. 016725

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesCreek
LocationWiggins Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.49189, -86.81607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1985)
Projected traffic160 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is County Road over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.