US Bridges

County Road 79 over Leak Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barbour County, Alabama · 7.0 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 008038

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Leak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 79 over Leak Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesLeak Creek
Location7.0 MI S of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93183, -85.34436
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic464 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 79 over Leak Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over Leak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over Leak Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over Leak Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over Leak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.