US Bridges

Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 0.5MI S Loree · Structure no. 016731

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHershey Road
CrossesTrib.To Otter Creek
Location0.5MI S Loree
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47757, -87.09291
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1995)
Projected traffic147 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$243,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter 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 Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hershey Road over Trib.To Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.