US Bridges

Marina DR over Jones Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dallas County, Alabama · Bet. Al. 22 and Marina ST · Structure no. 010913

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina DR over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Marina DR over Jones Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarina DR
CrossesJones Creek
LocationBet. Al. 22 and Marina ST
RouteCity Street 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08333, -87.05
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2006)
Projected traffic239 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marina DR over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marina DR over Jones 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Marina DR over Jones Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marina DR over Jones Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Marina DR over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.