US Bridges

Marthaler LN over Pond Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Marthaler S of HWY 184 · Structure no. 003294

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
833
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marthaler LN over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marthaler LN over Pond Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMarthaler LN
CrossesPond Creek
LocationMarthaler S of HWY 184
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74883, -87.56475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (1985)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marthaler LN over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marthaler LN over Pond 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marthaler LN over Pond Creek carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Marthaler LN over Pond Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marthaler LN over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.