Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Alabama · 0.45 MI E US 72 · Structure no. 008764
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mt Carmel RD over Bengess Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.