CO Rt 138 over Town Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI W Al 117 T4SR9E · Structure no. 010413
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 138 over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 138 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CO Rt 138 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 138 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 138 over Town Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 138 over Town Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 138 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.