US Bridges

Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mile North U.S. 72 · Structure no. 019934

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,400 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Monrovia RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 Mile North U.S. 72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76795, -86.70378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,400 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Monrovia RD over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Old Monrovia RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.