US Bridges

Nadawha RD over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · .05 Mi. S. E. Nadawah · Structure no. 020691

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nadawha RD over Flat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nadawha RD over Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNadawha RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.05 Mi. S. E. Nadawah
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81103, -87.16966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nadawha RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nadawha RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nadawha RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Nadawha RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nadawha RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.