US Bridges

CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E US 43 CO 60 JCT · Structure no. 001122

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,439
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 60
CrossesStinking Bear Creek
Location0.3 MI E US 43 CO 60 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55167, -87.68898
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (1986)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 60 over Stinking Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.