CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek
GoodConecuh County, Alabama · 5 Mi. S. Skinnerton · Structure no. 008840
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 78 over Buck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 78 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.