US Bridges

Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1.5MI NE of Lenox · Structure no. 019862

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 79 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinston Bell Road
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location1.5MI NE of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.34539, -87.16216
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1900)
Projected traffic79 by 2033
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$409,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Winston Bell Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.