US Bridges

Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Alabama · Approx 150 Ft N Union Ave · Structure no. 002730

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesUn-Named Creek
LocationApprox 150 Ft N Union Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80256, -87.65528
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2014)
Projected traffic2,294 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST over Un-Named 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 Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.