US Bridges

Frost Rd. over Box Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NE Fowler Cross RD · Structure no. 013323

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost Rd. over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frost Rd. over Box Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFrost Rd.
CrossesBox Creek
Location2.5 MI NE Fowler Cross RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82468, -87.62361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic60 (1996)
Projected traffic76 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frost Rd. over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frost Rd. over Box Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Frost Rd. over Box Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Frost Rd. over Box Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Frost Rd. over Box Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.