Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 2 1/2 Mile E.Hwy 5 · Structure no. 009580
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Springs RD over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.