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FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .6MIS JCT CO Rt 52 · Structure no. 004622

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 14 CO RD 843
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.6MIS JCT CO Rt 52
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34973, -85.92891
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic1,106 (2023)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.