US Bridges

Woodmont DR over Spring Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Woodmont DR Spring Creek · Structure no. 014597

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmont DR over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodmont DR over Spring Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWoodmont DR
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationWoodmont DR Spring Creek
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70703, -87.69212
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (1981)
Projected traffic4,050 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodmont DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodmont DR over Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodmont DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodmont DR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmont DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.