US Bridges

Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · Wynn DR S of Holmes Ave · Structure no. 009975

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWynn DR
CrossesMcdonald Creek
LocationWynn DR S of Holmes Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73167, -86.655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wynn DR over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.