US Bridges

Eureka Landing RD over Slough

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 4 MI SW Eliska · Structure no. 021517

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eureka Landing RD over Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eureka Landing RD over Slough in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEureka Landing RD
CrossesSlough
Location4 MI SW Eliska
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.40179, -87.69127
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eureka Landing RD over Slough built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eureka Landing RD over Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eureka Landing RD over Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eureka Landing RD over Slough?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka Landing RD over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.