US Bridges

Bridge ST over Autauga Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.4 MI W U.S.31 Int/Main · Structure no. 001539

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Autauga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge ST over Autauga Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2034. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge ST
CrossesAutauga Creek
Location1.4 MI W U.S.31 Int/Main
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45928, -86.47535
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2014)
Projected traffic852 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST over Autauga Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Autauga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Autauga Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.