CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 008833
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 74 over Jones 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 74 over Jones 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 74 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.