US Bridges

CO RD 56 over Foxtrap Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S CO 56 CO 87 JCT · Structure no. 007430

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 56 over Foxtrap Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 56 over Foxtrap 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 56
CrossesFoxtrap Creek
Location0.1 MI S CO 56 CO 87 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56696, -87.59955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1986)
Projected traffic417 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 56 over Foxtrap Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 56 over Foxtrap 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 56 over Foxtrap Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 56 over Foxtrap Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 56 over Foxtrap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.