US Bridges

Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 MI North I-565 · Structure no. 020205

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,465
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Explorer Blvd over Unnamed 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 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 13,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,825 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExplorer Blvd
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1 MI North I-565
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73094, -86.69514
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic13,465 (2023)
Projected traffic18,825 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Explorer Blvd over Unnamed 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 13,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek?

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

Who owns Explorer Blvd over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.