County Road 51 over Black Warrior River
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 4 MI NW of Blountsville · Structure no. 006221
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 51 over Black Warrior River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 51 over Black Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 51 over Black Warrior River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 51 over Black Warrior River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 51 over Black Warrior River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 51 over Black Warrior River?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 51 over Black Warrior River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.