US Bridges

CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 29 T19N R17E · Structure no. 015516

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD No 054
CrossesMortar Creek
LocationSec 29 T19N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60333, -86.39333
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic32 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 054 over Mortar 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 054 over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.