US Bridges

CO RD 79 D over Creek

Good

Conecuh County, Alabama · 2MI SW Mixonville · Structure no. 016581

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 79 D over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 79 D over Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 215 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 79 D
CrossesCreek
Location2MI SW Mixonville
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68336, -86.97092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1995)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$361,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 79 D over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 79 D 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 79 D over Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD 79 D over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 79 D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.