US Bridges

County RD 32 over No Name Creek

Poor

Covington County, Alabama · Bass Bridge Road · Structure no. 017462

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over No Name Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 32 over No Name Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesNo Name Creek
LocationBass Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2108, -86.4857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic190 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 32 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County RD 32 over No Name 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 RD 32 over No Name Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County RD 32 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 32 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.