US Bridges

AL-107 over Langston Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.3 MI S of Wayside · Structure no. 003492

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-107 over Langston Creek is a steel culvert carrying AL-107 over Langston Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAL-107
CrossesLangston Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Wayside
RouteState Highway 107
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84485, -87.88382
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$646,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-107 over Langston Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-107 over Langston 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 Langston Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-107 over Langston Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-107 over Langston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.