Al - 79 over Gurley Ck
FairJefferson County, Alabama · .2 Mi. So. Blount CO LN · Structure no. 006360
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,790
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 79 over Gurley Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 79 over Gurley Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,875 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Al - 79 over Gurley Ck built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 79 over Gurley Ck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 79 over Gurley Ck carry?
About 8,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Al - 79 over Gurley Ck?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 79 over Gurley Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.