US Bridges

Nebo RD over Pond Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E FAS Rt 01 · Structure no. 001837

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebo RD over Pond Creek is a masonry slab carrying Nebo 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNebo RD
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.1 MI E FAS Rt 01
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55484, -86.36832
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1992)
Projected traffic480 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nebo RD over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is Nebo 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 Nebo RD over Pond Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nebo RD over Pond Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nebo RD over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.