US Bridges

Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 Mile West US231 · Structure no. 015854

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChris Drive
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.1 Mile West US231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66667, -86.57333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Chris Drive over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.