US Bridges

CO RD 1 over Bear Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 8.4 MI So of CO RD 27 · Structure no. 015835

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1 over Bear Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1
CrossesBear Creek
Location8.4 MI So of CO RD 27
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87339, -87.57733
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2016)
Projected traffic960 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1 over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1 over Bear Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CO RD 1 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.