US Bridges

CO Rt 91 over Glover Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S JCT CR 93 · Structure no. 001811

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 91 over Glover Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO Rt 91 over Glover 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCO Rt 91
CrossesGlover Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT CR 93
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94401, -85.67727
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1990)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 91 over Glover Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 91 over Glover 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 Glover Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 91 over Glover Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 91 over Glover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.