US Bridges

College Parkway over Honey Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.354 KM West of US 431 · Structure no. 017185

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Parkway over Honey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying College Parkway over Honey Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Parkway
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.354 KM West of US 431
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.97222, -85.95556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic2,000 (2003)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Parkway over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Parkway over Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does College Parkway over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College Parkway over Honey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns College Parkway over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.