US Bridges

CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.0 Miles W.On Road 131 · Structure no. 015039

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 110 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 131
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2.0 Miles W.On Road 131
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.06259, -87.38115
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CO RD 131 over Unnamed 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 131 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.