US Bridges

CO RD 93 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.5 NE of Bankston · Structure no. 003694

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
142
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 93 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 93 over Clear Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 93
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.5 NE of Bankston
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67848, -87.65999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (1996)
Projected traffic155 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 93 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 93 over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 93 over Clear Creek carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 93 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 93 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.