US Bridges

Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .1 Mi. East of Jeff Rd. · Structure no. 019196

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,802
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,372 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlake Bottom Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.1 Mi. East of Jeff Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78651, -86.71229
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,802 (2013)
Projected traffic6,372 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Bottom Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 10,802 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Bottom Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.