US Bridges

SR 41 over Flat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. N. of Fountain · Structure no. 014895

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2033. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. of Fountain
RouteState Highway 41
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60784, -87.41471
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2013)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.