US Bridges

Douglass RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2 MI N Monrovia on Dougrd · Structure no. 014567

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglass RD over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Douglass RD over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDouglass RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI N Monrovia on Dougrd
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80105, -86.70784
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (1992)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglass RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglass RD over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Douglass RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douglass RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Douglass RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.