US Bridges

Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E of Fayette · Structure no. 013016

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSexton Rd.
CrossesBoxes Creek
Location4.0 MI E of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68742, -87.75669
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (1996)
Projected traffic115 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sexton Rd. over Boxes 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 Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sexton Rd. over Boxes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.