US Bridges

Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3.1 MI E Al 110 · Structure no. 007311

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMacon Co. Rd.
CrossesLine Creek
Location3.1 MI E Al 110
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30283, -85.97126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1988)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macon Co. Rd. over Line 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 Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Macon Co. Rd. over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.