SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · 3.6 MI E of Coosa River · Structure no. 017696
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,832
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,832 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,564 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR4/US78 over Blue Eye 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek carry?
About 11,832 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns SR4/US78 over Blue Eye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.