US Bridges

CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI NW JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 000803

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 56
CrossesTribu. Little Crow Creek
Location1.1 MI NW JCT SR 117
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97866, -85.94486
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (1990)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Tribu. Little Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.