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FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Reedy Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .5MI N JCT CO Rt 52T7SR6E · Structure no. 004623

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Reedy 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 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
CrossesReedy Creek
Location.5MI N JCT CO Rt 52T7SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36801, -85.94004
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 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 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 rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2023)
Projected traffic1,479 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$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Reedy 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 Reedy Creek carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.