Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek
GoodPosted for loadMontgomery County, Alabama · .6 MI N of Bullock CO · Structure no. 010576
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flowers Road over Mcdowell 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 2024.
How much traffic does Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Flowers Road over Mcdowell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.