CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek
FairGreene County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Braggville · Structure no. 010284
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 72 over Taylor 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.