US Bridges

Gallatin over Fagan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Gallatin * Lowe · Structure no. 011280

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallatin over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gallatin 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGallatin
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationGallatin * Lowe
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72389, -86.58328
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 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 width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallatin over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is Gallatin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gallatin over Fagan Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallatin 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Gallatin over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.