US Bridges

County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · CR 4 · Structure no. 006160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #4
CrossesHorse Head Creek
LocationCR 4
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.01614, -86.38859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (1994)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #4 over Horse Head 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road #4 over Horse Head Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.