US Bridges

F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Alabama · 3.5MI N Povilll on FAS.04 · Structure no. 006159

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
266
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesF.A.S.04
CrossesAfonee Creek
Location3.5MI N Povilll on FAS.04
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95064, -87.29981
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.04 over Afonee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns F.A.S.04 over Afonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.