US Bridges

Clark Road over Corner Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Clark Road · Structure no. 020376

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Corner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clark Road over Corner Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesCorner Creek
LocationClark Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04236, -86.26133
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic74 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over Corner Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Corner 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Corner Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Clark Road over Corner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Corner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.