US Bridges

Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-22 T-6-N R-24-E · Structure no. 005905

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch in Dale 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaust Avenue
CrossesCounty Lake Branch
LocationSEC-22 T-6-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.47523, -85.62509
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2012)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2034
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Faust Avenue over County Lake Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.