Blue Creek over Blue Creek
FairCalhoun County, Alabama · .5 Miles S Cty 135 · Structure no. 080105000035601
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Other
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Blue Creek over Blue Creek is a other culvert carrying Blue Creek over Blue Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek over Blue Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Blue Creek over Blue Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Blue Creek over Blue Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Blue Creek over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.