US Bridges

W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · In City of Prattville · Structure no. 020186

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,330
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2031. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Fourth ST
CrossesAutauga Creek
LocationIn City of Prattville
RouteState Highway 206
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46336, -86.48027
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,330 (2011)
Projected traffic10,370 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Fourth ST over Autauga 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek carry?

About 6,330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W. Fourth ST over Autauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.