US Bridges

SR 41 over Fox Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 7.6 Mi.N.Of Franklin · Structure no. 000409

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Fox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 41 over Fox Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesFox Creek
Location7.6 Mi.N.Of Franklin
RouteState Highway 41
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81344, -87.38871
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic583 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Fox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Fox Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 41 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.