US Bridges

Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Stadium DR · Structure no. 018434

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStadium Drive
CrossesTrib to Alexandria Creek
LocationStadium DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.77629, -85.88628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2020)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Stadium Drive over Trib to Alexandria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.