US Bridges

Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Fairgrd Rd*clarks Spg · Structure no. 015677

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,753
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs in Morgan 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 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 9,753 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,017 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairground Road S
CrossesClarks Springs
LocationJCT Fairgrd Rd*clarks Spg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5593, -87.007
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,753 (2009)
Projected traffic6,017 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$853,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs built?

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

What condition is Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs carry?

About 9,753 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fairground Road S over Clarks Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.