County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Booth Road · Structure no. 020101
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is County Dirt Road over Larkin 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt Road over Larkin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.