US Bridges

CO RD 57 over Bear Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Marion CO Line · Structure no. 010363

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 57 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 57 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 57
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI N Marion CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3168, -87.85833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1986)
Projected traffic282 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 57 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 57 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 57 over Bear Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 57 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 57 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.