US Bridges

Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek

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Madison County, Alabama · 720 Lily Flag RD · Structure no. 007719

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLily Flag RD
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location720 Lily Flag RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65833, -86.55167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$943,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lily Flag RD over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.