US Bridges

Alexander Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.6 Mile North U S 80 · Structure no. 013210

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alexander Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 Mile North U S 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39964, -86.03629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (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$609,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.