CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek
GoodDale County, Alabama · SEC-10 T-4-N R-26-E · Structure no. 008040
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 79 over Mckays Mill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns CO 79 over Mckays Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.