County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek
GoodGeneva County, Alabama · 4 Miles NE Os Samson · Structure no. 019385
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 79 over Tight Eye 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 79 over Tight Eye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.