CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Alabama · 4.9 MI East Mlk HWY · Structure no. 007385
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 535
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek carry?
About 535 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 26 over Opintlocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.