US Bridges

Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR 210 · Structure no. 012993

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTimbers Drive
CrossesMendhiem Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR 210
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20313, -85.42096
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2003)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timbers Drive over Mendhiem 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Timbers Drive over Mendhiem Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.