US Bridges

Centaur over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Centaur * Mcdonald Creek · Structure no. 010386

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centaur over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centaur 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,636 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentaur
CrossesMcdonald Creek
LocationCentaur * Mcdonald Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68833, -86.62222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2015)
Projected traffic6,636 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$856,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centaur over Mcdonald Creek built?

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

What condition is Centaur 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Centaur over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centaur over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Centaur over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.