US Bridges

Old Pike Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 4.6 MI N Bullock Coline · Structure no. 010015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pike Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Pike Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesOld Pike Road
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N Bullock Coline
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13956, -86.00567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1988)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pike Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pike Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pike Road over Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Pike Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pike Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.