US Bridges

Paved Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile West of Cord 23 · Structure no. 013155

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paved Road over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paved Road over Flat Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaved Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.5 Mile West of Cord 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.06478, -88.18286
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.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic66 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Paved Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Paved Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paved Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.