US Bridges

Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.25 Mile North U.S. 72 · Structure no. 019731

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChristopher Drive
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location0.25 Mile North U.S. 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75722, -86.725
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic355 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christopher Drive over Trib to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Christopher Drive over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.