US Bridges

Driveway over Aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1115 Drake · Structure no. 010429

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway over Aldridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Driveway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDriveway
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location1115 Drake
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.705, -86.55667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic9 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$173,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driveway over Aldridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Driveway over Aldridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Driveway over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Driveway over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Driveway over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.