US Bridges

Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .5 North of US 72 · Structure no. 020783

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest Ave
CrossesTrib Indian Creek
Location.5 North of US 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75389, -86.69611
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Ave over Trib Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.