CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 5.5 MI N Int US 72 · Structure no. 015683
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 71 over Bluewater 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 71 over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.