US Bridges

Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E of US 331 · Structure no. 011838

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSprague Jct. Rd.
CrossesRamer Creek
Location1.1 MI E of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1298, -86.25944
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (1988)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$899,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague Jct. Rd. over Ramer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.