US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 9.5 MI N Al HWY 116 · Structure no. 006031

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2037. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek
Location9.5 MI N Al HWY 116
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.93853, -88.20057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2017)
Projected traffic574 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1165 Fenache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.