US Bridges

CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.4 MI East of CO RD 7 · Structure no. 011705

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 210
CrossesBreastwork Creek
Location0.4 MI East of CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 210
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88042, -86.92797
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionOctober 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CO RD 210 over Breastwork 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 October 2018.

How much traffic does CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 210 over Breastwork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.