726 over Bear Creek
FairTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles S. of US 82 · Structure no. 080104000003028
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
726 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 726 over Bear Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 726 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 726 over Bear 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 726 over Bear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is 726 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 726 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.