County Dirt RD over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Waycross Road · Structure no. 007845
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Dirt RD over Big Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is County Dirt RD over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Big Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is County Dirt RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.