US Bridges

CO RD 44 over Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S Ala 24 CO 44 JCT · Structure no. 006297

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 44 over Harris Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 44 over Harris Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,332 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 44
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.8 MI S Ala 24 CO 44 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4725, -87.69764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (1986)
Projected traffic4,332 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 44 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 44 over Harris 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 44 over Harris Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 44 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 44 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.