US Bridges

_eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.5 MI South of HWY 72 · Structure no. 021445

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying _eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 21 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries_eastern Bypass
Crosses_unnamed Creek
Location2.5 MI South of HWY 72
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6967, -86.43171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is _eastern Bypass over _unnamed 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does _eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is _eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns _eastern Bypass over _unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.