US Bridges

AL-107 over Ashpond Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N JCT SR 18 · Structure no. 003124

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-107 over Ashpond Creek is a steel culvert carrying AL-107 over Ashpond Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAL-107
CrossesAshpond Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT SR 18
RouteState Highway 107
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7463, -87.8731
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,123 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$532,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-107 over Ashpond Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-107 over Ashpond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does AL-107 over Ashpond Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-107 over Ashpond Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns AL-107 over Ashpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.