US Bridges

County Road 72 over Pond Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · 1 1/4 Mile W HWY 84 · Structure no. 018490

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over Pond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 72 over Pond Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesPond Creek
Location1 1/4 Mile W HWY 84
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.358, -86.214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2002)
Projected traffic207 by 2028
Trucks7%
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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 72 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 72 over Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over Pond Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 72 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.