County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek
PoorCovington County, Alabama · Donaldson Road · Structure no. 015265
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Dirt RD over Shotbag 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over Shotbag Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.