George Wallace DR over Drum Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Alabama · George Wallace Drive · Structure no. 016865
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
George Wallace DR over Drum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Wallace DR over Drum Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was George Wallace DR over Drum Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is George Wallace DR over Drum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does George Wallace DR over Drum Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is George Wallace DR over Drum Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns George Wallace DR over Drum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.