US Bridges

N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · N Ck Industrial Park RD · Structure no. 011407

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
223 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Ck Indust Pk RD
CrossesNances Creek
LocationN Ck Industrial Park RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93333, -85.59
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Ck Indust Pk RD over Nances Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.