CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N SR 172 CO 45 JCT · Structure no. 007414
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 45 over East Fork 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 45 over East Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.