US Bridges

Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S of 132 · Structure no. 020926

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek in Etowah 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 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFriendship Ch RD
CrossesPole Creek
Location0.8 MI S of 132
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16111, -85.82239
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek built?

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

What condition is Friendship Ch RD over Pole 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Friendship Ch RD over Pole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.