US Bridges

County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.9 MI E CO Rt 1161 · Structure no. 019417

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 years old, older 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesFenache Creek Trib
Location2.9 MI E CO Rt 1161
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97667, -88.215
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 4 over Fenache Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.