US Bridges

Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Warhawk * Old Madison Pk · Structure no. 010277

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarhawk Way
CrossesMcdonald Creek
LocationWarhawk * Old Madison Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71333, -86.65667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 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 traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warhawk Way over Mcdonald 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Warhawk Way over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.