Recreation Drive over Snow Creek
GoodCalhoun County, Alabama · Rec DR/.32 K E. Al 21 · Structure no. 017469
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 328 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Recreation Drive over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Recreation Drive over Snow Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Recreation Drive over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Recreation Drive over Snow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Recreation Drive over Snow Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Recreation Drive over Snow Creek?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Recreation Drive over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.