US Bridges

FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.8 MI W JCT SR 75 T5SR8E · Structure no. 009436

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 30 CO RD 122
CrossesSouth Sauty Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SR 75 T5SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60445, -85.80724
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic759 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$342,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 30 CO RD 122 over South Sauty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.