US Bridges

F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · .2MI E Chilton CO LF.A.S1 · Structure no. 009581

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch in Bibb 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 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesF.A.S.01
CrossesTrail Branch
Location.2MI E Chilton CO LF.A.S1
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83948, -86.97929
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1989)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns F.A.S.01 over Trail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.