US Bridges

Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Giles Road · Structure no. 020596

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road is a concrete channel beam carrying Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPanther Creek
CrossesCO Dirt Road
LocationGiles Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10833, -86.65436
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road 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 Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road?

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

Who owns Panther Creek over CO Dirt Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.