US Bridges

Marler Road over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · .1 MI N of Al 110 · Structure no. 014489

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,022
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marler Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Marler Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,533 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMarler Road
CrossesCreek
Location.1 MI N of Al 110
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30939, -86.02141
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,022 (2023)
Projected traffic4,533 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marler Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marler Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marler Road over Creek carry?

About 3,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marler Road over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Marler Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.