US Bridges

CO RD 26 over Davis Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 5 MI SW of Berry · Structure no. 019525

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 26 over Davis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 26 over Davis Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 26
CrossesDavis Creek
Location5 MI SW of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6308, -87.73435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2005)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2028
Trucks11%
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$739,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 26 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 26 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 26 over Davis Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 26 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 26 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.