US Bridges

CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR26 2 M NW Riderville · Structure no. 006110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR26 Riderville
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationCR26 2 M NW Riderville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.70429, -86.93853
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1985)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR26 Riderville over Martin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR26 Riderville over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.