US Bridges

FAS 09 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N JCT CO Rt 16 · Structure no. 007002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 09 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 09 over Spring Creek in Cherokee 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 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 09
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT CO Rt 16
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14522, -85.5698
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 09 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 09 over Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 09 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 09 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 09 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.