US Bridges

Cr. 51 over Indian Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 3 Mi. SE of Kirkland · Structure no. 020242

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 51 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 51 over Indian Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 51
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 Mi. SE of Kirkland
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76693, -87.87158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic151 (2009)
Projected traffic156 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$447,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 51 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 51 over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 51 over Indian Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 51 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 51 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.