US Bridges

FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · .8 MI E JCT SR 75 T7SR6E · Structure no. 005914

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,113
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 14 CO RD 843
CrossesTown Creek
Location.8 MI E JCT SR 75 T7SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3933, -85.95806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2022)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Town 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 14 CO RD 843 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.