US Bridges

Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W of CO RD 384 · Structure no. 001832

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbert Mann RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.2 MI W of CO RD 384
RouteCounty Highway 155
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5405, -86.37373
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1992)
Projected traffic815 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Mann RD over Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Mann RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.