US Bridges

Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 3 Mile East U.S. 231 · Structure no. 019751

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Lane
CrossesTrib to Aldridge Creek
Location3 Mile East U.S. 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64406, -86.53128
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Lane over Trib to Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.