US Bridges

Flowers Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3 MI North of Bullock CO · Structure no. 013317

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flowers Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Flowers 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlowers Road
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI North of Bullock CO
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27979, -86.00734
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (1988)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flowers Road over Creek built?

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

What condition is Flowers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Flowers Road over Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Flowers Road over 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 Flowers Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.