US Bridges

CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.7MI S JCT CO Rt 87 · Structure no. 016813

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 203
CrossesFlint Creek
Location0.7MI S JCT CO Rt 87
RouteCounty Highway 203
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46332, -87.15551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (1995)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks15%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 203 over Flint 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 203 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.