US Bridges

Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1 Mile E Cordova · Structure no. 009306

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHorsecreek Blvd
CrossesFrisco RR
Location1 Mile E Cordova
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75, -87.16667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1981)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Horsecreek Blvd over Frisco RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.