US Bridges

Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .25 M N Four Mile Post · Structure no. 014609

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,860 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCarl T. Jones DR
CrossesAldridge Creek Trib
Location.25 M N Four Mile Post
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67333, -86.54
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,900 (2024)
Projected traffic41,860 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib 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 2024.

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

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Carl T. Jones DR over Aldridge Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.