Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 016588
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,319
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Rd. 73 over Negro 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek carry?
About 2,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 73 over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.