US Bridges

CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.7 MI NE CO 34 CO 38 JCT · Structure no. 009366

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek is a masonry slab carrying CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 214 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 38
CrossesMcnair Creek
Location1.7 MI NE CO 34 CO 38 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39288, -87.55391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1986)
Projected traffic214 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$950,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 38 over Mcnair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.