US Bridges

Old Madison Pike over Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .5 MI West Rideout RD · Structure no. 014625

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Pike over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Madison Pike over 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Madison Pike
CrossesCreek
Location.5 MI West Rideout RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71356, -86.68328
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Pike over Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Madison Pike over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Madison Pike over Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Madison Pike over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Madison Pike over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.