US Bridges

County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Alabama · Bridge on FAS Rt 07 · Structure no. 005744

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. NO.83
CrossesBlackwood Creek
LocationBridge on FAS Rt 07
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38074, -85.39735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2025)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. NO.83 over Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.