US Bridges

CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 020924

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt 140
CrossesEstill Fork
Location?????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96532, -86.15378
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2013)
Projected traffic23 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 140 over Estill Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.