US Bridges

CR 95 over Hidgon Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 10 MI S JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 010990

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 95 over Hidgon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 95 over Hidgon Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 95
CrossesHidgon Creek
Location10 MI S JCT SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83346, -85.63048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1989)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 95 over Hidgon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 95 over Hidgon 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 CR 95 over Hidgon Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 95 over Hidgon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 95 over Hidgon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.