US Bridges

AL-96 over Blalock Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 5.8MI E Miss ST Line · Structure no. 017044

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over Blalock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-96 over Blalock Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-96
CrossesBlalock Creek
Location5.8MI E Miss ST Line
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55997, -88.17802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2020)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2040
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over Blalock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-96 over Blalock 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 AL-96 over Blalock Creek carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over Blalock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns AL-96 over Blalock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.