US Bridges

County Road over Burnt Corn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Conecuh County, Alabama · George Lee Road · Structure no. 020597

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1985 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 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
LocationGeorge Lee Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.37936, -87.15132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1985)
Projected traffic136 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Burnt Corn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is County Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.