US Bridges

SR-48 over Fox Creek

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Randolph County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E Clay Co. Line · Structure no. 021361

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-48 over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying SR-48 over Fox Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-48
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.4 MI E Clay Co. Line
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31028, -85.63559
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,772 (2021)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-48 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-48 over Fox 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 SR-48 over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-48 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-48 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.