US Bridges

Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.4 MI N JCT US HWY72 · Structure no. 008698

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,798
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,798 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld R R Bed RD
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT US HWY72
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78786, -86.78558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,798 (2002)
Projected traffic4,557 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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 3,798 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old R R Bed RD over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.