US Bridges

Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Adkison Road · Structure no. 017859

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Dirt Rd.
CrossesBlack Water Creek
LocationAdkison Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06194, -86.62372
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic90 (1994)
Projected traffic172 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water 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. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Dirt Rd. over Black Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.