US Bridges

CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S Int SR 72 · Structure no. 010594

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,389
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 2,389 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 63
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location0.6 MI S Int SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60146, -86.26945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,389 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 63 over Little Paint 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 63 over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 2,389 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 63 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.