US Bridges

CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 4MI North of US HWY80 · Structure no. 004852

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
764 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 23
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location4MI North of US HWY80
RouteCounty Highway 20023
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32181, -86.71254
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadH 15
Structure length764 ft (232.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 23 over Big Swamp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 23 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.