US Bridges

Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Aldridge Creek at Wea. RD · Structure no. 008744

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Weatherly RD over Aldridge 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 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,572 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWeatherly RD
CrossesAldridge Creek
LocationAldridge Creek at Wea. RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64667, -86.54167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2024)
Projected traffic21,572 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Weatherly RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Weatherly RD over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.