US Bridges

Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex-Well RD · Structure no. 001207

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex-Well. Rd.
CrossesAlexandria Creek
LocationAlex-Well RD
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7704, -85.88204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2015)
Projected traffic4,569 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alex-Well. Rd. over Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.