Franklin Road over Graves Creek
PoorRandolph County, Alabama · Roanoke · Structure no. 008653
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Road over Graves Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Franklin Road over Graves Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Road over Graves Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Road over Graves Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Road over Graves Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Road over Graves Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Road over Graves Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.