US Bridges

Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Eason Road · Structure no. 017812

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Dirt Rd.
CrossesCorner Creek
LocationEason Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04869, -86.22736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Dirt Rd. over Corner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.