US Bridges

CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 1.6 KM E of CO RD 11 · Structure no. 016314

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 94
CrossesBoardtree Creek
Location1.6 KM E of CO RD 11
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16704, -88.09026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2001)
Projected traffic982 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 94 over Boardtree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 94 over Boardtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.