Forrest Ave over Black Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · Forrest Ave * Blackcreek · Structure no. 000741
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,820
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrest Ave over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Forrest Ave over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 8,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,769 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrest Ave over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forrest Ave over Black 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Forrest Ave over Black Creek carry?
About 8,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forrest Ave over Black Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Forrest Ave over Black Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.