US Bridges

Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Magnolia Drive · Structure no. 015070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagnolia Drive
CrossesJordan Creek Tributary
LocationMagnolia Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93713, -86.29462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1993)
Projected traffic55 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Drive over Jordan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.