US Bridges

Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Alabama · Shoal Creek District · Structure no. 080105000003049

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek is a concrete frame carrying Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek in Cleburne 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesMarys Creek-Bridg
CrossesMarys Creek
LocationShoal Creek District
RouteFederal Lands Road 500.2
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84943, -85.54244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek built?

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

What condition is Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Marys Creek-Bridg over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.