US Bridges

1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Alabama · 1/2 Section Line Road · Structure no. 012385

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1/2 Section LN RD
CrossesLittle Drum Creek
Location1/2 Section Line Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26535, -86.242
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1/2 Section LN RD over Little Drum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.