US Bridges

CO RD 358 over Foster Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.4 Miles N.On Road 358 · Structure no. 014032

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 358 over Foster Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 358 over Foster Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 358
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.4 Miles N.On Road 358
RouteCounty Highway 358
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08469, -87.27706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 358 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 358 over Foster 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 358 over Foster Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 358 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 358 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.