US Bridges

Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 5.0 MI NE of Lineville · Structure no. 020161

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFox Creek Road
CrossesFox Creek
Location5.0 MI NE of Lineville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33287, -85.67583
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Creek Road over Fox 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.