Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek
FairTalladega County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N CO 009 Intersect · Structure no. 020007
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horns Lake RD over Blue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Horns Lake RD over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.