Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile No FAS Rt 01 · Structure no. 013423
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Ridge RD over Owl 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Ridge RD over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.