US Bridges

Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Faulk Rd. · Structure no. 012866

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFaulk Rd.
CrossesRyals Mill Creek
LocationFaulk Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90254, -86.38459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1993)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Faulk Rd. over Ryals Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.