US Bridges

CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S CO RD 19 · Structure no. 018709

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 38
CrossesStringer Creek
Location0.1 MI S CO RD 19
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52054, -85.96799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2002)
Projected traffic365 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 over Stringer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 38 over Stringer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.