US Bridges

Mckay Road over Mad Indian Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · 7 Miles N. of Lineville · Structure no. 018694

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckay Road over Mad Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mckay Road over Mad Indian 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 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, projected to reach 262 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesMckay Road
CrossesMad Indian Creek
Location7 Miles N. of Lineville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.37984, -85.71581
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 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 traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic262 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mckay Road over Mad Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Mckay Road over Mad Indian 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 Mckay Road over Mad Indian Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mckay Road over Mad Indian 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 Mckay Road over Mad Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.