CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek
FairPosted for loadMacon County, Alabama · NE1/4 S26 T16 R25 · Structure no. 008042
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 79 over Opintlocco Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 79 over Opintlocco 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 79 over Opintlocco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.