US Bridges

SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 2 MI N US 31 · Structure no. 015889

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,638 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesBurnt Corn Creek
Location2 MI N US 31
RouteState Highway 41
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12915, -87.08726
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2021)
Projected traffic3,638 by 2041
Trucks17%
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

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 Burnt Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Burnt Corn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Burnt Corn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.