Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Montevallo Park Road · Structure no. 020502
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,510
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montevallo Road over Watkins 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 Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek carry?
About 2,510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Montevallo Road over Watkins Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.