US Bridges

CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N JCT CR 88 · Structure no. 004928

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 83
CrossesBryant Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT CR 88
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67014, -85.78649
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1989)
Projected traffic335 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$606,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 83 over Bryant 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO Rt 83 over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.