US Bridges

CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 11.0 S of Fayette · Structure no. 004305

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2030. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 35
CrossesDavis Creek
Location11.0 S of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57705, -87.74442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2010)
Projected traffic538 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 35 over Davis 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 CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 35 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.