US Bridges

Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Alex-Jack HWY · Structure no. 009347

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,554
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,311 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex/Jack. HWY
CrossesWeaver Creek
LocationAlex-Jack HWY
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77768, -85.82194
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,554 (2015)
Projected traffic6,311 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver 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 Weaver Creek carry?

About 3,554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alex/Jack. HWY over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.