CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek
FairFranklin County, Alabama · .8 MI E US 43 CO 54 JCT · Structure no. 001785
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,840
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek carry?
About 1,840 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 54 over NE Branch of Pain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.