US Bridges

Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · Bankston · Structure no. 020855

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOverhead Road
CrossesDeadwater Creek
LocationBankston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65982, -87.6573
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2015)
Projected traffic23 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overhead Road over Deadwater 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Overhead Road over Deadwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.