US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Bob Gantt Mill RD · Structure no. 014087

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesFeagin Creek
LocationBob Gantt Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42117, -86.41383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Dirt RD over Feagin 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 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Feagin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.