Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek
FairPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · T6N S29 R14E · Structure no. 007522
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Reedy Creek Road over Reedy 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 2024.
How much traffic does Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Reedy Creek Road over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.