US Bridges

FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 008067

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 31 CO RD 140
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6969, -85.61781
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2024)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 31 CO RD 140 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 31 CO RD 140 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.