US Bridges

Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib.

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Lee County, Alabama · Fox Trail · Structure no. 020455

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib. is a concrete channel beam carrying Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib. in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Trail
CrossesGrandberry Ck. Trib.
LocationFox Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65, -85.35
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib. carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Trail over Grandberry Ck. Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.