US Bridges

Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 26 T6N R23E · Structure no. 018913

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFaulk Mill Road
CrossesClaybank Creek
LocationSec 26 T6N R23E
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46006, -85.71563
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Faulk Mill Road over Claybank 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Faulk Mill Road over Claybank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.