CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · 1MI S CO Rt 50 T7SR6E · Structure no. 001770
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 536 over Black Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.