US Bridges

Maudsley Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .25 Miles E of Al 13 · Structure no. 019319

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maudsley Road over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Maudsley Road over Flat Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMaudsley Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.25 Miles E of Al 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.24742, -87.67483
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic38 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$426,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maudsley Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maudsley Road over Flat 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 2025.

How much traffic does Maudsley Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Maudsley Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Maudsley Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.