US Bridges

Airport Road over Old Town Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 4 MI N of Ashland · Structure no. 018693

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Old Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Old Town Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location4 MI N of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28918, -85.79585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2016)
Projected traffic285 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$663,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Old Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Old Town Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Airport Road over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.