US Bridges

CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 5.8 MI S CR 93 · Structure no. 001810

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCO Rt 91
CrossesLong Island Creek
Location5.8 MI S CR 93
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89928, -85.7115
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1990)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 91 over Long Island 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 91 over Long Island Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 91 over Long Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.