US Bridges

Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1901 Sparkman Drive · Structure no. 019778

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sparkman Drive over Un-Named 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 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,260 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSparkman Drive
CrossesUn-Named Creek
Location1901 Sparkman Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75444, -86.63342
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2023)
Projected traffic29,260 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek built?

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

What condition is Sparkman Drive over Un-Named 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sparkman Drive over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.