US Bridges

AL-195 over Blackwater Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Blackwater Creek · Structure no. 015245

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,703
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-195 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-195 over Blackwater Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,884 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-195
CrossesBlackwater Creek
LocationBlackwater Creek
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90424, -87.29808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,703 (2020)
Projected traffic9,884 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-195 over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-195 over Blackwater 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does AL-195 over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 6,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-195 over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL-195 over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.