US Bridges

Garth over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Garth * Drake · Structure no. 010396

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garth over Aldridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garth over Aldridge 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarth
CrossesAldridge Creek
LocationGarth * Drake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.705, -86.555
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garth over Aldridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Garth 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Garth over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garth over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Garth over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.