US Bridges

Remlap Drive over Valley Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 MI N of Remlap · Structure no. 001013

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
377
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remlap Drive over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Remlap Drive over Valley Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRemlap Drive
CrossesValley Creek
Location2 MI N of Remlap
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84324, -86.57256
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2024)
Projected traffic561 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Remlap Drive over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Remlap Drive over Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Remlap Drive over Valley Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Remlap Drive over Valley Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Remlap Drive over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.