US Bridges

County Road #4 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · 4 Mi. E. of Wing · Structure no. 015006

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,160
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #4 over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road #4 over Crooked Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #4
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4 Mi. E. of Wing
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00949, -86.54354
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (1994)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #4 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road #4 over Crooked 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 Road #4 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road #4 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #4 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.