US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-7 T-7-N R-24-E · Structure no. 007468

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 95
CrossesBlacks Creek
LocationSEC-7 T-7-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59351, -85.67457
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2003)
Projected traffic302 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 95 over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.