US Bridges

Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · .8 MI SW Bookers Mill · Structure no. 018628

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove Road
CrossesMurder Creek Relief
Location.8 MI SW Bookers Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51856, -87.0402
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2002)
Projected traffic51 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$266,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief 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 2025.

How much traffic does Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Road over Murder Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.