Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Alabama · 1 Mile North of Levert · Structure no. 014041
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Road CR 73 over Potatoe Patch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.