US Bridges

Adams over Fagan Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Adams * Lowell · Structure no. 011008

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Adams 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationAdams * Lowell
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72333, -86.575
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$818,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is Adams 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Adams over Fagan Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Adams over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.