US Bridges

SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 3 Mi. N. SR 134 · Structure no. 005385

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 99 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,015 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 123 MP 24.445
CrossesKlondike Creek
Location3 Mi. N. SR 134
RouteState Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38862, -85.60828
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2013)
Projected traffic6,015 by 2033
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 123 MP 24.445 over Klondike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.