US Bridges

Fair Road over Dunns Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. East of CR#113 · Structure no. 019616

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Road over Dunns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Fair Road over Dunns Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Road
CrossesDunns Creek
Location1.0 Mi. East of CR#113
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39025, -87.84773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Road over Dunns Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Road over Dunns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Road over Dunns Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Fair Road over Dunns Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Road over Dunns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.