US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · George Lundy Road · Structure no. 013089

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over Panther Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationGeorge Lundy Road
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10836, -86.65447
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic119 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$288,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Dirt RD over Panther 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.