US Bridges

Monroe Street over Fagan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles North U.S. 431 · Structure no. 019390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Fagan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Monroe Street over Fagan Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 920 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesFagan Creek
Location1.0 Miles North U.S. 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.725, -86.59
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width920 ft (280.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Fagan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Fagan Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Fagan Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 920 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Fagan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.