CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond
PoorCovington County, Alabama · Finks Mill · Structure no. 013076
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 302
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond carry?
About 302 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD # 4 over Finks Mill Pond?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.