US Bridges

County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Parrish Road · Structure no. 020529

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Dirt Road
CrossesHorse Head Creek
LocationParrish Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31, -86.73333
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2013)
Projected traffic124 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Dirt Road over Horse Head 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Dirt Road over Horse Head Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.