US Bridges

Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Zell Ready Rd. · Structure no. 019689

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Zell Ready Rd. over No Named 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 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesZell Ready Rd.
CrossesNo Named Creek
LocationZell Ready Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26338, -86.60642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic36 (2006)
Projected traffic53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek built?

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

What condition is Zell Ready Rd. over No Named 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek?

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

Who owns Zell Ready Rd. over No Named Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.