US Bridges

CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Cottle Creek Road · Structure no. 003759

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD #41
CrossesFeagin Creek
LocationCottle Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.41868, -86.43459
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1994)
Projected traffic264 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #41 over Feagin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD #41 over Feagin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.