US Bridges

CO Rt 23 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · .15 MI W JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 004320

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 23 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO Rt 23 over Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 23
CrossesCreek
Location.15 MI W JCT SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65493, -86.11217
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (1989)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 23 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 23 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 23 over Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 23 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 23 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.