US Bridges

County Road 45 over No Name Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Jody Wiggins Road · Structure no. 017234

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over No Name Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 45 over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationJody Wiggins Road
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20563, -86.37038
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to 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 traffic290 (1994)
Projected traffic375 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road 45 over No Name 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over No Name Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over No Name 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 45 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.