US Bridges

CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E JCT CR 96 N · Structure no. 001492

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 255
CrossesHorn Branch Widows Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT CR 96 N
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91285, -85.73564
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 255 over Horn Branch Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.