US Bridges

SR 41 over Conecuh River

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N CO RD 55 · Structure no. 018828

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,850 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Conecuh River in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,587 by 2042. The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesConecuh River
Location0.2 MI N CO RD 55
RouteState Highway 41
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06417, -87.06056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,850 ft (563.9 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,391 (2022)
Projected traffic9,587 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Conecuh River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Conecuh River carry?

About 6,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.