US Bridges

CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Bragsville · Structure no. 015868

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 72
CrossesTaylor Creek Relief
Location1.3 MI N Bragsville
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69833, -87.99333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (1991)
Projected traffic366 by 2031
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 72 over Taylor Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.