US Bridges

F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · 1.3MI SW Bibb CO.1 FAS.05 · Structure no. 011969

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesF.A.S.05
CrossesAfonee Creek
Location1.3MI SW Bibb CO.1 FAS.05
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92218, -87.24985
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1989)
Projected traffic180 by 2030
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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.A.S.05 over Afonee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns F.A.S.05 over Afonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.