Forgotten RD over Nances Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Alabama · Forgotten RD · Structure no. 021555
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forgotten RD over Nances Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forgotten RD over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forgotten RD over Nances Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forgotten RD over Nances Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Forgotten RD over Nances Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Forgotten RD over Nances Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Forgotten RD over Nances Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.