River Ridge RD over Flat Creek
GoodPosted for loadMonroe County, Alabama · 3 MI NW of Old Scotland · Structure no. 021469
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 99 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Ridge RD over Flat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Ridge RD over Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Ridge RD over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Ridge RD over Flat 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does River Ridge RD over Flat Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is River Ridge RD over Flat Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns River Ridge RD over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.