US Bridges

Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Jim Foshee Road · Structure no. 017481

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 23
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationJim Foshee Road
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39333, -86.55245
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1994)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Co. Rd. 23 over Buck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 23 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.