US Bridges

CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · North Creek Road · Structure no. 017682

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rd. 85
CrossesPrices Creek
LocationNorth Creek Road
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17372, -86.34217
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1994)
Projected traffic401 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rd. 85 over Prices 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek?

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

Who owns CO Rd. 85 over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.