Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek
GoodCovington County, Alabama · Hester Store Road · Structure no. 017445
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Co. Rd. 51 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Rd. 51 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.