US Bridges

Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Chenneby · Structure no. 005364

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 382
CrossesFayne Creek
Location0.4 MI W Chenneby
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46167, -85.97333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic575 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 382 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 382 over Fayne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.