CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. of Terrytown · Structure no. 013642
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 593 over Big Nance Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.