County Road 79 over Upper Bear Creek

Fair Condition49 years old625 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarion
Location1 Mile NE Of Bear Creek
CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesUpper Bear Creek
Coordinates34.28113, -87.68577

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length465.9 ft (142 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area1107.6 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic625 (2001)
Truck Traffic50%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number011717

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