US Bridges

New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .2 Mi. NE Pop. Ridge RD(3 · Structure no. 001877

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
825
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying New Hope Ced Pnt 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Ced Pnt
CrossesPond Creek
Location.2 Mi. NE Pop. Ridge RD(3
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56666, -86.36324
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (1992)
Projected traffic1,355 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is New Hope Ced Pnt 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 New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Ced Pnt over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.