US Bridges

Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3 Miles East of U.S. 431 · Structure no. 018152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEastern Bypass
CrossesPeavey Creek
Location3 Miles East of U.S. 431
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68217, -86.44816
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Bypass over Peavey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Bypass over Peavey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.