County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek
GoodMarengo County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N Clark CO Line · Structure no. 015987
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt 71 over Cypress 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 71 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.