US Bridges

Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 Mile East of HWY 53 · Structure no. 020738

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStringfield Road
CrossesUn Named Creek
Location1.2 Mile East of HWY 53
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2043
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$851,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringfield Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stringfield Road over Un Named Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.