US Bridges

C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 5 MI S JCT CO 81 · Structure no. 020334

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC0 RD 93
CrossesBear Creek
Location5 MI S JCT CO 81
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33959, -87.5472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2010)
Projected traffic546 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 RD 93 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C0 RD 93 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.