US Bridges

Madison over Fagan Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Madison * Lowe · Structure no. 011281

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison over Fagan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Madison 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,480 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison
CrossesFagan Creek
LocationMadison * Lowe
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.725, -86.58167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 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 width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2024)
Projected traffic11,480 by 2044
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison over Fagan Creek built?

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

What condition is Madison 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Madison over Fagan Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns Madison over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.