US Bridges

CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W JCT CR 19 · Structure no. 010098

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 66
CrossesStringer Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53507, -85.97567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (1990)
Projected traffic280 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$792,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 66 over Stringer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 66 over Stringer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.