US Bridges

Taylor Road over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2 Mile South U.S. 431 · Structure no. 019648

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Road over Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesCreek
Location2 Mile South U.S. 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62639, -86.48811
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2025)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.