US Bridges

CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E JCT CR 43 · Structure no. 001117

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 48
CrossesStringer Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT CR 43
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56222, -85.97283
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1990)
Projected traffic278 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$795,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 48 over Stringer 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 48 over Stringer Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 48 over Stringer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.