US Bridges

Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck.

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 7MI E Castleberry · Structure no. 018619

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck. is a concrete channel beam carrying Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck. in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Book Rd.
CrossesLittle Cedar Ck.
Location7MI E Castleberry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27716, -86.91494
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic115 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pocket Book Rd. over Little Cedar Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.