US Bridges

County Road 85 over Flat Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1 Mile NW Haleyville · Structure no. 012641

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 85 over Flat Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,079 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1 Mile NW Haleyville
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23989, -87.64072
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2001)
Projected traffic1,079 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 85 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over Flat 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 85 over Flat Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 85 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns County Road 85 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.