US Bridges

I 759 over Black Ck Parkway

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * Blk Ck Pkway · Structure no. 013167

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 over Black Ck Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 over Black Ck Parkway in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 12,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 759
CrossesBlack Ck Parkway
LocationI 759 * Blk Ck Pkway
RouteInterstate 759
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99206, -86.03756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,860 (2023)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 over Black Ck Parkway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 over Black Ck Parkway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 759 over Black Ck Parkway carry?

About 12,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 759 over Black Ck Parkway?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 over Black Ck Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.