US Bridges

Antioch RD over Red Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Alabama · Antioch Church · Structure no. 008229

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch RD over Red Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antioch RD over Red Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAntioch RD
CrossesRed Creek
LocationAntioch Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5816, -88.45088
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$893,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch RD over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch RD over Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch RD over Red Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Antioch RD over Red Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch RD over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.