US Bridges

Owens DR SE over Fagan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1218 Owens Drive · Structure no. 011012

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens DR SE over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Owens DR 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOwens DR SE
CrossesFagan Creek
Location1218 Owens Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.725, -86.56333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2042
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens DR SE over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is Owens 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owens DR SE over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Owens DR SE over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.