US Bridges

Trotman Road over Catoma Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E of Woodleyrd · Structure no. 006226

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trotman Road over Catoma Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Trotman Road over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesTrotman Road
CrossesCatoma Creek
Location1.6 MI E of Woodleyrd
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2564, -86.17431
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1988)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trotman Road over Catoma Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trotman Road over Catoma 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Trotman Road over Catoma Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trotman Road over Catoma Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Trotman Road over Catoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.