US Bridges

County Rt. 57 over Double Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 5.49 Mi. N. of Jefferson · Structure no. 018520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 57 over Double Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt. 57 over Double Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 57
CrossesDouble Creek
Location5.49 Mi. N. of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44498, -87.92998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2002)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 57 over Double Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 57 over Double 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt. 57 over Double Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 57 over Double Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 57 over Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.