Double Bridges RD over Short Creek
GoodMarshall County, Alabama · 367 Ft SE JCT 168 · Structure no. 017629
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,910
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Double Bridges RD over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Double Bridges RD over Short Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Double Bridges RD over Short Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Double Bridges RD over Short 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Double Bridges RD over Short Creek carry?
About 2,910 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Double Bridges RD over Short Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Double Bridges RD over Short Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.