US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 6 Mi. SE of Fayette · Structure no. 020857

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

CarriesMt. Pleasant RD
CrossesBelle Creek
Location6 Mi. SE of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61764, -87.76218
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic38 (2014)
Projected traffic57 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$411,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mt. Pleasant RD over Belle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.