US Bridges

SR 35 over Town Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · S City of Rainsville · Structure no. 016738

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,107
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 35 over Town Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,107 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,471 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesTown Creek
LocationS City of Rainsville
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47759, -85.80906
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,107 (2021)
Projected traffic9,471 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Town Creek carry?

About 9,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Town Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.