US Bridges

County RD over No Name Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Cotton Road · Structure no. 011721

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over No Name Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationCotton Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18739, -86.46715
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1994)
Projected traffic412 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is County RD over No Name 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD over No Name Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over No Name Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.