US Bridges

California SE over Fagan Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · California * Lowell · Structure no. 011011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California SE over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying California SE 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalifornia SE
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationCalifornia * Lowell
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72333, -86.57333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California SE over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is California SE 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does California SE over Fagan Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is California SE over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns California SE over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.