US Bridges

CR 566 over Little Coon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 300FT.BEHINDCAVESPRINGCH. · Structure no. 014808

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 566 over Little Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 566 over Little Coon Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCR 566
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location300FT.BEHINDCAVESPRINGCH.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90771, -85.96107
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1989)
Projected traffic19 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 566 over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 566 over Little Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 566 over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CR 566 over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 566 over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.