US Bridges

CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek

Good

Washington County, Alabama · 1/2 Mile W Mcintosh · Structure no. 015684

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesCO RD 35
CrossesBilbo Creek
Location1/2 Mile W Mcintosh
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26079, -88.03829
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2014)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 over Bilbo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.