CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek
FairJackson County, Alabama · 0.45 MI W JCT CR 79* CR22 · Structure no. 010777
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 79 over Dickey 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 79 over Dickey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.