US Bridges

CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 3.8 MI East Knoxville · Structure no. 019624

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 86
CrossesBig Buck Creek
Location3.8 MI East Knoxville
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00306, -87.75417
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2005)
Projected traffic75 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 86 over Big Buck 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 86 over Big Buck Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 86 over Big Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.