CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek
FairMarion County, Alabama · 3 Miles No Lamar CO Line · Structure no. 004493
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 125 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns CO RD No 26 over Blue Gut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.