CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek
GoodJackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W Int CR 93 · Structure no. 001295
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2038. 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 493 over Big Culvert 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 493 over Big Culvert 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 CO RD 493 over Big Culvert Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.