US Bridges

Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 5 MI West of CO RD 23 · Structure no. 016231

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek in Lowndes 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Road
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location5 MI West of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30072, -86.79375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic420 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek built?

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

What condition is Benton Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Road over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.