US Bridges

Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 803 Sherwood DR · Structure no. 007725

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,725
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,815 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood DR
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location803 Sherwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.665, -86.555
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2017)
Projected traffic3,815 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sherwood DR over Aldridge 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood DR 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 Sherwood DR over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.