US Bridges

Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3MILE North of JCT 78 · Structure no. 014429

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoardtree Road
CrossesBoardtree Creek
Location0.3MILE North of JCT 78
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18208, -88.07932
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2001)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Boardtree Road over Boardtree 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 Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boardtree Road over Boardtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.