Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv
FairBlount County, Alabama · .3 Mi.No.Louust Fk Cl · Structure no. 004658
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 511 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,930
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 4,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2043. The structure is 511 ft (155.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv carry?
About 4,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv?
The structure is 511 ft (155.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Al 79 over Blackburn Fk Warr Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.