US Bridges

Friendship RD over Lewis Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.4MI W Int AL229/14 City · Structure no. 011174

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship RD over Lewis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Friendship RD over Lewis Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendship RD
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.4MI W Int AL229/14 City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53568, -85.9059
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2025)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2045
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship RD over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship RD over Lewis 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Friendship RD over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friendship RD over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship RD over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.