US Bridges

SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · .16 Mi. S. COV.20 · Structure no. 002383

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2033. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55 MP 8.453
CrossesNorth Creek
Location.16 Mi. S. COV.20
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07831, -86.41426
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2013)
Projected traffic2,656 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 55 MP 8.453 over North 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 MP 8.453 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.