US Bridges

County Dirtroad over Adams Creek

Poor

Covington County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI SW of River Fall · Structure no. 018428

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirtroad over Adams Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirtroad over Adams Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirtroad
CrossesAdams Creek
Location1 1/2 MI SW of River Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33444, -86.56009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1994)
Projected traffic242 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirtroad over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirtroad over Adams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirtroad over Adams Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is County Dirtroad over Adams Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirtroad over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.