US Bridges

Farrow Road over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.10 MI East Slaughter RD · Structure no. 019119

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,520
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrow Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farrow Road over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,328 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarrow Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.10 MI East Slaughter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72818, -86.70177
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,520 (2023)
Projected traffic13,328 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrow Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrow Road over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Farrow Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 9,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farrow Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Farrow Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.