US Bridges

County Route 23 over Randons Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 6 Mi. N. W. Frisco City · Structure no. 003438

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Randons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 23 over Randons Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesRandons Creek
Location6 Mi. N. W. Frisco City
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.48442, -87.45563
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic700 (2000)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$627,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Randons Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Randons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Randons Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Randons Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 23 over Randons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.