US Bridges

Tel Fair over Fagan Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Tel Fair * Fagan · Structure no. 011000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tel Fair over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tel Fair over Fagan Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTel Fair
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationTel Fair * Fagan
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73167, -86.56
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tel Fair over Fagan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tel Fair over Fagan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tel Fair over Fagan Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tel Fair over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Tel Fair over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.