US Bridges

SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1 MI N CO RD 55 · Structure no. 015184

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,336
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,504 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesConecuh River Relief
Location1 MI N CO RD 55
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.0722, -87.06153
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,336 (2023)
Projected traffic9,504 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief carry?

About 6,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Conecuh River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.