US Bridges

CR 55 over Big Coon Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.7 MI N JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 002004

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Big Coon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 55 over Big Coon Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesBig Coon Creek
Location3.7 MI N JCT CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85514, -85.92629
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1989)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Big Coon Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 55 over Big Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Big Coon Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Big Coon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Big Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.