US Bridges

I 759 over Black Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * Black Ck · Structure no. 013520

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 410 ft (125 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 759
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationI 759 * Black Ck
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99186, -86.0155
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 over Black 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 759 over Black Creek carry?

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

How long is I 759 over Black Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.