US Bridges

CR 571 over Widows Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.35 MI W JCT CR 75 · Structure no. 001894

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 571 over Widows Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 571 over Widows Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 571
CrossesWidows Creek
Location0.35 MI W JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97308, -85.80542
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1996)
Projected traffic22 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 571 over Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 571 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 571 over Widows Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CR 571 over Widows Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 571 over Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.