US Bridges

Mayo Road over Bristow Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 300 Ft West of HWY 179 · Structure no. 018840

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayo Road over Bristow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mayo Road over Bristow Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMayo Road
CrossesBristow Creek
Location300 Ft West of HWY 179
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0951, -86.1877
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2013)
Projected traffic460 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayo Road over Bristow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayo Road over Bristow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mayo Road over Bristow Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mayo Road over Bristow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Mayo Road over Bristow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.