US Bridges

County Road over Burnt Corn Creek

FairPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · 1MI James Mill · Structure no. 020366

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Burnt Corn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Burnt Corn Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 58 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location1MI James Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2718, -87.16917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic58 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is County Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.