US Bridges

CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.4 MI W JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 001052

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 206
CrossesBranch of Jones Creek
Location1.4 MI W JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9555, -85.74907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1989)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones 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 CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 206 over Branch of Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.