SR 79 over Creek * Lake
GoodMarshall County, Alabama · 8.5 MI N JCT US431 * SR79 · Structure no. 001624
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,637
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over Creek * Lake is a concrete culvert carrying SR 79 over Creek * Lake in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,492 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 SR 79 over Creek * Lake built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 over Creek * Lake 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 79 over Creek * Lake carry?
About 4,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Creek * Lake?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR 79 over Creek * Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.