US Bridges

Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NW CO RD 1322 · Structure no. 014076

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 82 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJordan RD (city)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location1.0 MI NW CO RD 1322
RouteCity Street 424
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78094, -86.49247
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jordan RD (city) over Jordan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD (city) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.