US Bridges

Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC9 T18N R17E · Structure no. 021306

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur is a concrete culvert carrying Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,929 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIngram Road
CrossesMiddle Creek Spur
LocationSEC9 T18N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.55667, -86.37
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2023)
Projected traffic3,929 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$911,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ingram Road over Middle Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.