US Bridges

City Street over Creek

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Deer Run Road · Structure no. 011175

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying City Street over Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesCreek
LocationDeer Run Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61184, -85.52796
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2003)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over 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 City Street over Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.