CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek
GoodFranklin County, Alabama · .5 MI NE JCT CO 71 · Structure no. 011845
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 81 over Upper Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 81 over Upper Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.