FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · 1.7MI E JCT SR 168 T8SR5E · Structure no. 007616
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross 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 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 10 CO Rt 479 over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.