US Bridges

Mt. Zion Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 13.0 MI N Pike CO Line · Structure no. 014501

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Zion 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMt. Zion Road
CrossesCreek
Location13.0 MI N Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13789, -86.17671
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Road over Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt. Zion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Road over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Road over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.