US Bridges

Providence Main over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .2 MI N of US 72 W. · Structure no. 014018

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Main over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Main over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesProvidence Main
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.2 MI N of US 72 W.
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75333, -86.69167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Main over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Main over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Providence Main over Indian Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Providence Main over Indian Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Main over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.