CO Rt 76 over South Fork
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · .5MI NE Tenbroeck T7SR6E · Structure no. 005285
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 76 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 76 over South Fork in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 76 over South Fork built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 76 over South Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 76 over South Fork carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 76 over South Fork?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 76 over South Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.