Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 65 · Structure no. 016354
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 944
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River carry?
About 944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 71 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.