US Bridges

County Road 93 over Pond Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Fleeta Road · Structure no. 007466

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 93 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 93 over Pond Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 93
CrossesPond Creek
LocationFleeta Road
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33811, -86.25131
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic220 (1994)
Projected traffic292 by 2032
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$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 93 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 93 over Pond 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 County Road 93 over Pond Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 93 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 93 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.