SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek
GoodCovington County, Alabama · Jct. Cov. Co. # 24 · Structure no. 002385
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,360
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear 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 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.
It carries about 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 MP 11.126 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.