US Bridges

CO Rt 66 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT CR 37 · Structure no. 001606

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 66 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 66 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 66
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI E JCT CR 37
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53816, -86.01773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1989)
Projected traffic212 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 66 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 66 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 66 over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 66 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 66 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.