AL-86 over Taylor Creek
GoodPickens County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E Pickensville · Structure no. 017326
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-86 over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-86 over Taylor Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 AL-86 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-86 over Taylor 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 AL-86 over Taylor Creek carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is AL-86 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns AL-86 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.