US Bridges

County Road over Bear Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Alabama · Manistee · Structure no. 009952

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road over Bear Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationManistee
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43646, -87.49614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Bear 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is County Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.