US Bridges

CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 3.5 Miles E.On Road · Structure no. 006424

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2006
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2023. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 465
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.5 Miles E.On Road
RouteCounty Highway 465
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07944, -87.50047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2006
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic40 (1995)
Projected traffic50 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2006.

How much traffic does CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 465 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.