US Bridges

Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.6 M N of Homestead RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED0VBC38

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRideout RD
CrossesTrib Indian Creek
Location0.6 M N of Homestead RD
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68534, -86.67167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2016)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rideout RD over Trib Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Army.