SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek
FairCovington County, Alabama · 4.4 Mi.N.Red Level · Structure no. 011832
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 467 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 49 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,739 by 2033. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon 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 2025.
How much traffic does SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 MP 42.715 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.