US Bridges

Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · .10 Mi. East Bailey Cove · Structure no. 020955

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey Creek Cir.
CrossesBailey Creek
Location.10 Mi. East Bailey Cove
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66667, -86.53333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
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$790,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Creek Cir. over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.