US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Conecuh River

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Harts Bridge Road · Structure no. 011718

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
544 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Conecuh River is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2030. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesConecuh River
LocationHarts Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19603, -86.68091
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1994)
Projected traffic292 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt RD over Conecuh River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Conecuh River carry?

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

How long is County Dirt RD over Conecuh River?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.