US Bridges

Townsend SE over Fagan Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Townsend * Fagan Creek · Structure no. 011271

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townsend SE over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Townsend SE over Fagan Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTownsend SE
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationTownsend * Fagan Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72333, -86.57833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,260 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townsend SE over Fagan Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townsend 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Townsend SE over Fagan Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Townsend SE over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Townsend SE over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.