County RD 38 over Poley Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Potter Road · Structure no. 007983
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 38 over Poley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 38 over Poley Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 RD 38 over Poley Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 38 over Poley 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 38 over Poley Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 38 over Poley Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 38 over Poley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.