N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek
FairPosted for loadElmore County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Al 14 · Structure no. 000576
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 464 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,839
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,839 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,277 by 2044. The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek carry?
About 8,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek?
The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns N Ann Ave(co 161) over Graveyard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.