Bridge conditions in Fayette County, Alabama
186 inventoried bridges · 4 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Fayette County tracks close to typical: 4 of its 186 inventoried bridges (2.2%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 4 of the 186 bridges in Fayette County, Alabama, are rated in poor condition (2.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 53 bridges (28.5%) are rated good and 129 (69.4%) fair.
- The median Fayette County bridge was built in 1965.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is County Rd. 63 over George Creek (built 1956), carrying about 330 vehicles a day.
Good 28.5% · Fair 69.4% · Poor 2.2% of 186 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Rd. 63 over George Creek | 1956 | 330 | Poor |
| County Road 47 over Hells Creek | 1979 | 79 | Poor |
| Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek | 1974 | 55 | Poor |
| Wesley Chapel Road over Coal Fire Creek | 1998 | 20 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-171 over Branch | 1926 | 14,231 | Fair |
| Al-171 over Branch | 1926 | 8,221 | Fair |
| Al-171 over Branch | 1926 | 5,730 | Fair |
| Al-171 over Musgrove Creek | 1926 | 4,504 | Fair |
| Al-171 over Trib. of Moss Creek | 1926 | 4,420 | Fair |
| Al-171 over Moss Creek | 1926 | 4,420 | Fair |
| Al-18 over Luxapallilia Crk Relief | 1994 | 3,312 | Good |
| Al-18 over Luxapallilia Crk Relief | 1994 | 3,312 | Fair |
| Al-18 over Luxapallilia Creek | 1993 | 3,312 | Fair |
| Al-18 over Luxapallilia Crk Relief | 1993 | 3,312 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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