US Bridges

Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. West of US 231 · Structure no. 019554

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Brook Drive
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.5 Mi. West of US 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.645, -86.56722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$680,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed 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 Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.