CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek
GoodFranklin County, Alabama · 0.4MI S Al 247 · Structure no. 016868
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 399
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 399 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 23 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.