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Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek

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Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N SR243 CO 89 JCT · Structure no. 021031

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD 89
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.3 MI N SR243 CO 89 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3642, -87.59926
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2015)
Projected traffic279 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$334,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 89 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.