US Bridges

Davis Road over Corner Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Davis Road · Structure no. 020585

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Corner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Davis 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesDavis Road
CrossesCorner Creek
LocationDavis Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.05924, -86.21222
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$673,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Corner Creek built?

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

What condition is Davis Road over Corner 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Corner Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Davis Road over Corner Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Corner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.