Means Rd. over Black Creek
PoorClosed to trafficEtowah County, Alabama · Means Rd. · Structure no. 000563
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2007
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Means Rd. over Black Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Means Rd. over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Means Rd. over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Means Rd. over Black 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 June 2007.
How much traffic does Means Rd. over Black Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Means Rd. over Black Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Means Rd. over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.