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CR 120 over Town Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · Int 120 * 143 · Structure no. 016244

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 120 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 120 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 120
CrossesTown Creek
LocationInt 120 * 143
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59092, -85.68431
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic327 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 120 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 120 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 120 over Town Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 120 over Town Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 120 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.