US Bridges

CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · .25 MI E CO Rt 142 T3SR10 · Structure no. 016400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 782
CrossesBoydston Creek
Location.25 MI E CO Rt 142 T3SR10
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73886, -85.63097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 782 over Boydston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 782 over Boydston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.