Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · .2 MI E Lapine Flasher · Structure no. 010738
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meriwether Trail over Blue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Meriwether Trail over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.