US Bridges

CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.4MI N JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 008650

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 1
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.4MI N JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75728, -86.31021
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1989)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$691,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 1 over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 1 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.