US Bridges

Landfill Road over Corn Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.5MI. East of AL21 · Structure no. 018734

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landfill Road over Corn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Landfill Road over Corn Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLandfill Road
CrossesCorn Creek
Location0.5MI. East of AL21
RouteCity Street 2
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56561, -86.18798
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic134 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$193,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landfill Road over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landfill Road over Corn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Landfill Road over Corn Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Landfill Road over Corn Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Landfill Road over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.