US Bridges

CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Alabama · 2.4 MI No. of SR 10 · Structure no. 019151

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 3
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.4 MI No. of SR 10
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03656, -87.60486
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 3 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.