US Bridges

Osprey Road over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.3 MI SW Bethel · Structure no. 018627

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osprey Road over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osprey Road over Duck Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOsprey Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.3 MI SW Bethel
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68702, -86.92859
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2002)
Projected traffic103 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osprey Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osprey Road over Duck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Osprey Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Osprey Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Osprey Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.