US Bridges

CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N JCT CR 22 · Structure no. 005289

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 288
CrossesBryant Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64888, -85.80852
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1989)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 288 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 288 over Bryant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.