SR 79 over Sauty Creek

Fair Condition90 years old6,622 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyJackson
Location7 Mi S Jct US 72 * SR 79
CarriesSR 79
CrossesSauty Creek
Coordinates34.59224, -86.09121

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length340.9 ft (103.9 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area1891.0 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1969)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,622 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number009837

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