US Bridges

SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 1.9 MI N US 31 · Structure no. 015890

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

About this bridge

SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief 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 270 ft (82.3 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 Relief
Location1.9 MI N US 31
RouteState Highway 41
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12771, -87.08543
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 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 traffic2,425 (2021)
Projected traffic3,638 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 41 over Burnt Corn 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Burnt Corn Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.