US Bridges

Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief)

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · .2MI W of Al 143 · Structure no. 016511

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,181
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief) is a concrete channel beam carrying Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief) in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,181 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2033. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeatsville Highway
CrossesMortar Creek(relief)
Location.2MI W of Al 143
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60036, -86.40038
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 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 traffic2,181 (2023)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief) carry?

About 2,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deatsville Highway over Mortar Creek(relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.