US Bridges

County Rd. 63 over George Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 6.3 Miles NE of Berry · Structure no. 020029

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 63 over George Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Rd. 63 over George Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 63
CrossesGeorge Creek
Location6.3 Miles NE of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74742, -87.59079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic330 (2008)
Projected traffic490 by 2028
Trucks10%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 63 over George Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 63 over George Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. 63 over George Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 63 over George Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Rd. 63 over George Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.