US Bridges

Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. US 331 · Structure no. 017771

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSr. 55 MP 2.102
CrossesJackson Pond
Location1 Mi. N. US 331
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.00945, -86.34587
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2013)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sr. 55 MP 2.102 over Jackson Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.