US Bridges

Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · .4 Mi. South of Co. RD.38 · Structure no. 019795

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Fayette Rd.
CrossesBinion Creek
Location.4 Mi. South of Co. RD.38
RouteCounty Highway 352
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4515, -87.67251
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fayette Rd. over Binion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.