US Bridges

Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N Old Madison Pike · Structure no. 019255

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,805 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaughter Road
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location1.3 MI N Old Madison Pike
RouteCity Street 5
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7257, -86.70616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,805 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$939,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slaughter Road over Rainbow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Slaughter Road over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.