US Bridges

Jenkins Cemetery over North River

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2 Miles West of Pea Ridge · Structure no. 020856

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Cemetery over North River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jenkins Cemetery over North River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesJenkins Cemetery
CrossesNorth River
Location2 Miles West of Pea Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71689, -87.60517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1996)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Cemetery over North River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Cemetery over North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jenkins Cemetery over North River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Jenkins Cemetery over North River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Cemetery over North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.