US Bridges

Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mile East Bailey Cove · Structure no. 020684

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTea Garden Drive
CrossesUn-Named Creek
Location1 Mile East Bailey Cove
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65717, -86.53158
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2025)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$969,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named 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 January 2025.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tea Garden Drive over Un-Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.