CR 1389 over Flint Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCullman County, Alabama · CR 1389 · Structure no. 005737
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1389 over Flint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1389 over Flint Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1389 over Flint Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 1389 over Flint 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 2023.
How much traffic does CR 1389 over Flint Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is CR 1389 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1389 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.