US Bridges

Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · W of Rideout RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED0VBC41

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR is a concrete culvert carrying Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOverlook DR
CrossesTrib to Lower Indian CR
LocationW of Rideout RD
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68438, -86.67492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR 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 Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Overlook DR over Trib to Lower Indian CR?

It is owned by the Army.