US Bridges

Slaughter RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N Ala HWY 20 · Structure no. 002434

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter RD over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Slaughter RD over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,756 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughter RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI N Ala HWY 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69833, -86.70667
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2016)
Projected traffic21,756 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaughter RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughter RD over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Slaughter RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Slaughter RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slaughter RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.