US Bridges

FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .2 MI W JCT SR 75 T7SR6E · Structure no. 005916

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch in DeKalb 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 5 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 14 CO RD 400
CrossesTraylor Branch
Location.2 MI W JCT SR 75 T7SR6E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40579, -85.96721
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2024)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$699,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch built?

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

What condition is FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAS 14 CO RD 400 over Traylor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.