US Bridges

County Road 95 over West Fork Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Adams Road · Structure no. 017506

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 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 95 over West Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 95 over West Fork Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 94 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2035. 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 95
CrossesWest Fork Creek
LocationAdams Road
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24079, -86.24011
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 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 traffic320 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 95 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 95 over West Fork 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 County Road 95 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 95 over West Fork 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 95 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.