US Bridges

County Dirt RD over Conecuh River

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Prestwood Bridge Road · Structure no. 015636

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt RD over Conecuh River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt RD over Conecuh River in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2030. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Dirt RD
CrossesConecuh River
LocationPrestwood Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.3088, -86.53146
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1994)
Projected traffic585 by 2030
Trucks10%
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt RD over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt RD over Conecuh River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Conecuh River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Dirt RD over Conecuh River?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt RD over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.