US Bridges

CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 011811

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 28
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76911, -86.03153
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1989)
Projected traffic162 by 2040
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$578,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 28 over Robinson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 28 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.