Upper River Road over Buckner Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · SEC.1 T18N R21E · Structure no. 012025
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper River Road over Buckner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper River Road over Buckner Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper River Road over Buckner Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper River Road over Buckner 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Upper River Road over Buckner Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Upper River Road over Buckner Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Upper River Road over Buckner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.