US Bridges

Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex-Jville HWY · Structure no. 001768

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,049
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,904 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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-Jack HWY
CrossesAlexandria Creek
LocationAlex-Jville HWY
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77037, -85.88352
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,049 (2020)
Projected traffic4,904 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$179,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek carry?

About 3,049 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alex-Jack HWY over Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.