US Bridges

County Route 79 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.05 Mi.S.E. Old Texas · Structure no. 008404

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 79 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 79 over Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 79
CrossesCreek
Location3.05 Mi.S.E. Old Texas
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.71909, -86.99612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 79 over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 79 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 79 over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Route 79 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 79 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.