Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek
FairElmore County, Alabama · Sec 2 T19N R19E · Structure no. 014034
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 39 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee 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 Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Zion Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.