US Bridges

Bass Road over Five Runs Creek

FairPosted for load

Covington County, Alabama · Bass Road · Structure no. 017112

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Road over Five Runs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bass Road over Five Runs Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBass Road
CrossesFive Runs Creek
LocationBass Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07631, -86.51026
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic119 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Road over Five Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Road over Five Runs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bass Road over Five Runs Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Bass Road over Five Runs Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Road over Five Runs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.