US Bridges

Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Mary Daniel Rd. · Structure no. 015512

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMary Daniel Rd.
CrossesTown Creek
LocationMary Daniel Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.87733, -86.34212
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Daniel Rd. over Town 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Daniel Rd. over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.