US Bridges

Meridian Street over Dallas Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Meridan ST @ Dallas Creek · Structure no. 020275

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Street over Dallas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian Street over Dallas Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,132 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeridian Street
CrossesDallas Creek
LocationMeridan ST @ Dallas Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.74197, -86.58517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2024)
Projected traffic13,132 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Street over Dallas Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Street over Dallas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Street over Dallas Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Street over Dallas Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Street over Dallas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.