US Bridges

Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 011396

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJc. 3
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location3.5 MI N JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88687, -86.26722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1989)
Projected traffic218 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jc. 3 over Lick Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Jc. 3 over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.