US Bridges

HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek

FairPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-7 T-7-N R-25-E · Structure no. 006654

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY 68
CrossesLittle Judy Creek
LocationSEC-7 T-7-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59606, -85.58413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2007)
Projected traffic196 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$888,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 68 over Little Judy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 68 over Little Judy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.