US Bridges

CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NW JCT FAS 12 · Structure no. 000921

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 88
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.0 MI NW JCT FAS 12
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68971, -85.8609
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1989)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 88 over Jones 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 88 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.