US Bridges

CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · Drive to Beachcreekchurch · Structure no. 020678

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 232
CrossesLarkin Fork Creek
LocationDrive to Beachcreekchurch
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98574, -86.24643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 232 over Larkin Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 232 over Larkin Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.