US Bridges

Vigo Road over Nances Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Vigo Road · Structure no. 001913

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vigo Road over Nances Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vigo Road over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVigo Road
CrossesNances Creek
LocationVigo Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92367, -85.58974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vigo Road over Nances Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vigo Road over Nances 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vigo Road over Nances Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vigo Road over Nances Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Vigo Road over Nances Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.