US Bridges

Turner Rd. over Indian Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 5.0 NW of Fayette · Structure no. 013990

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Rd. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Rd. over Indian Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurner Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.0 NW of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77166, -87.88042
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic58 (1996)
Projected traffic102 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Rd. over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Turner Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turner Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.