US Bridges

Meriwether Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .5 MI E.Of US 231 · Structure no. 013015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meriwether Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeriwether Road
CrossesCreek
Location.5 MI E.Of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2706, -86.16144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1988)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriwether 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meriwether Road over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Road over Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meriwether Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.