County Dirt RD over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Henderson Bridge RD · Structure no. 012479
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over Indian Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 73 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt RD over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is County Dirt RD over Indian 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Indian Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County Dirt RD over Indian Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.