US Bridges

Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E of Eastern Blvd · Structure no. 005833

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,520
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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.

It carries about 18,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,580 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlanta HWY
CrossesOliver Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Eastern Blvd
RouteCity Street 80
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38249, -86.18667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,520 (2009)
Projected traffic40,580 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta HWY over Oliver 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek carry?

About 18,520 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Atlanta HWY over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.