US Bridges

2nd ST over Bengess Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 000793

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Bengess Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2nd ST over Bengess Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST
CrossesBengess Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR 117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87839, -85.82139
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (1997)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST over Bengess Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Bengess 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Bengess Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Bengess Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Bengess Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.