US Bridges

Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 6 Mi. S. Ala. 278 · Structure no. 005047

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Jackson RD
CrossesWilson Creek
Location6 Mi. S. Ala. 278
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81298, -88.16991
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic280 (2016)
Projected traffic416 by 2036
Trucks1%
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$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Jackson RD over Wilson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buck Jackson RD over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.