US Bridges

Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.2 Miles East HWY 231 So · Structure no. 014602

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,060 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarl T. Jones Dr.
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location2.2 Miles East HWY 231 So
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68333, -86.55
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,060 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Carl T. Jones Dr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Carl T. Jones Dr. over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.