US Bridges

CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile East of Missst Lin · Structure no. 007529

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 56
CrossesMcconegal Creek
Location1 Mile East of Missst Lin
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26658, -88.16664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic216 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD No 56 over Mcconegal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.