US Bridges

Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .9 MI E Ramer-Grady Rd. · Structure no. 010739

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeriwether Trail
CrossesWeaver Mill Creek
Location.9 MI E Ramer-Grady Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00336, -86.18812
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1988)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Meriwether Trail over Weaver Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.