US Bridges

CO RD 79 over Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · Sec 30 T9N R11W · Structure no. 016573

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 79 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 79 over Creek in Conecuh 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 79
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 30 T9N R11W
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71908, -86.99613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1995)
Projected traffic225 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 79 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 79 over 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 CO RD 79 over Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 79 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 79 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.