US Bridges

Turnpike RD over Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · Turnpike Road · Structure no. 007783

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnpike RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turnpike RD over Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTurnpike RD
CrossesCreek
LocationTurnpike Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23833, -86.23833
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike RD over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike RD over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turnpike RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.