Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek
FairPosted for loadTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NW of JCT Ala NO43 · Structure no. 011005
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek is a wood or timber truss - deck carrying Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Fayette Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.