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County Road 385 over Fayne Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · Int CO398 *C0385 Mceldery · Structure no. 003930

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 385 over Fayne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 385 over Fayne Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 385
CrossesFayne Creek
LocationInt CO398 *C0385 Mceldery
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48587, -85.96299
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2018)
Projected traffic795 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 385 over Fayne Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 385 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 385 over Fayne Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 385 over Fayne Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 385 over Fayne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.