Townsend SE over Fagan Creek
GoodMadison 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.