CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · .5MI N Blackoak CH.T7SR6E · Structure no. 011471
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 76 over Black Oak 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 76 over Black Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.