US Bridges

Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E 2nd ST NW · Structure no. 008780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy DR
CrossesRagsdale Creek
Location0.2 MI E 2nd ST NW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14833, -87.98833
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy DR over Ragsdale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Academy DR over Ragsdale Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.