US Bridges

County Road 2243 over Conecuh River

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 25 T9N R19E · Structure no. 013310

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
737 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2243 over Conecuh River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2243 over Conecuh River in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2243
CrossesConecuh River
LocationSec 25 T9N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71954, -86.10732
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length737 ft (224.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2000)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2243 over Conecuh River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2243 over Conecuh River 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 County Road 2243 over Conecuh River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2243 over Conecuh River?

The structure is 737 ft (224.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2243 over Conecuh River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.