US Bridges

Alexander Road over Skelton Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles SE of Quintown · Structure no. 015015

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Skelton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander Road over Skelton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesSkelton Creek
Location1.5 Miles SE of Quintown
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61965, -87.08165
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over Skelton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road over Skelton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Skelton Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over Skelton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alexander Road over Skelton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.