US Bridges

CR 55 over Big Coon Channel

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.8 MI N JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 008768

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Big Coon Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 55 over Big Coon Channel 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.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesBig Coon Channel
Location3.8 MI N JCT CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85643, -85.92626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1989)
Projected traffic82 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Big Coon Channel built?

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

What condition is CR 55 over Big Coon Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Big Coon Channel carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CR 55 over Big Coon Channel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Big Coon Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.