US Bridges

Flat Creek Rd. over North River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Alabama · 1.2 Miles SE of Berry · Structure no. 021403

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Creek Rd. over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Creek Rd. over North River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFlat Creek Rd.
CrossesNorth River
Location1.2 Miles SE of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63951, -87.60108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic12 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flat Creek Rd. over North River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Creek Rd. over North River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Flat Creek Rd. over North River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Flat Creek Rd. over North River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Creek Rd. over North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.