US Bridges

FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W JCT CO Rt 44 · Structure no. 005934

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 19 CO RD 50
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT CO Rt 44
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42785, -85.87648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2024)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 19 CO RD 50 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 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 19 CO RD 50 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.