US Bridges

Dirt Road over Black Creek

Fair

Winston County, Alabama · (5 MI W JCT SR 195 · Structure no. 013101

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dirt Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dirt Road over Black Creek in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDirt Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location(5 MI W JCT SR 195
RouteCounty Highway 333
CountyWinston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04604, -87.39615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$226,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dirt Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Dirt Road over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dirt Road over Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Dirt Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dirt Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.