US Bridges

Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Ingram Road · Structure no. 020968

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,829
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIngram Road
CrossesCottonford Creek
LocationIngram Road
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53547, -86.36142
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,829 (2015)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingram Road over Cottonford 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek carry?

About 2,829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ingram Road over Cottonford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.