US Bridges

Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .25 Mile South of I-565 · Structure no. 019403

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass is a concrete culvert carrying Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Street .
CrossesDallas Creek By-Pass
Location.25 Mile South of I-565
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73678, -86.58656
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic5,768 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Street . over Dallas Creek By-Pass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.