US Bridges

Slaughter RD over Coon Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 N JCT CO RD 016 · Structure no. 002044

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter RD over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Slaughter RD over Coon Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughter RD
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.7 N JCT CO RD 016
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71914, -86.70644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (1987)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaughter RD over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughter RD over Coon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Slaughter RD over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slaughter RD over Coon Creek?

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

Who owns Slaughter RD over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.