US Bridges

Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Olive DR * Blossomwoodsch · Structure no. 008855

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive DR SE
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationOlive DR * Blossomwoodsch
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70667, -86.56833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive DR SE over Fagan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Olive DR SE over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.