US Bridges

Falco Road over Blackwater Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Falco Road · Structure no. 021310

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falco Road over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Falco Road over Blackwater Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 37 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesFalco Road
CrossesBlackwater Creek
LocationFalco Road
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09293, -86.61543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic34 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falco Road over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Falco Road over Blackwater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Falco Road over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Falco Road over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Falco Road over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.