US Bridges

FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · 3.2 MI NW JCT SR 09T6SR9E · Structure no. 005999

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,512
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,733 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 26 CR 85
CrossesTown Creek
Location3.2 MI NW JCT SR 09T6SR9E
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54871, -85.71932
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2024)
Projected traffic3,733 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 26 CR 85 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 26 CR 85 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 26 CR 85 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.