US Bridges

CR106 over Unnamed Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.1 Miles W. on CR106 · Structure no. 012881

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR106 over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR106 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR106
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.1 Miles W. on CR106
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8566, -87.21263
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1995)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR106 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR106 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 November 2014.

How much traffic does CR106 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CR106 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR106 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.