US Bridges

Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1605 Hermitage ST SE · Structure no. 011274

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,660
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hermitage ST 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 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 2,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHermitage ST SE
CrossesFagan Creek
Location1605 Hermitage ST SE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72667, -86.56
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,660 (2024)
Projected traffic3,800 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is Hermitage ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek carry?

About 2,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hermitage ST SE over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.