US Bridges

Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 781 · Structure no. 005928

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 781
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationCR 781
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14573, -86.69152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 781 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.