US Bridges

CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 2.55 MI S JCT CR 460 · Structure no. 000747

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 23
CrossesRobertson Creek
Location2.55 MI S JCT CR 460
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42994, -87.52139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$202,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 23 over Robertson 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 23 over Robertson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.