ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Alabama · 05 MI NW Refuge Church · Structure no. 013981
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns ST Clair 79 over Broken Arrow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.