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Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek

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Chilton County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW of Thorsby · Structure no. 020734

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMedical Center Dr.
CrossesRam Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Thorsby
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9233, -86.7426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Center Dr. over Ram 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Center Dr. over Ram Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.