US Bridges

New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NE JCT CO RD176 · Structure no. 001878

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Ced Pt R
CrossesTremble Creek
Location2.5 MI NE JCT CO RD176
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57684, -86.34464
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (1992)
Projected traffic985 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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble Creek built?

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

What condition is New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble 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 Pt R over Tremble Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Ced Pt R over Tremble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.