US Bridges

Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.6 MI N CO385 at Ironato · Structure no. 002878

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 394
CrossesFayne Creek
Location0.6 MI N CO385 at Ironato
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43667, -85.96833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks12%
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$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 394 over Fayne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 394 over Fayne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.