US Bridges

Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Fox Trap RD · Structure no. 015496

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Trap RD
CrossesFoxtrap Creek
LocationFox Trap RD
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57585, -87.63387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Trap RD over Foxtrap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.