US Bridges

Ryan Road over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of US 110 · Structure no. 014659

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ryan 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRyan Road
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI N of US 110
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3619, -86.1335
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 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 traffic1,500 (1988)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryan Road over Creek built?

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

What condition is Ryan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ryan Road over Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ryan Road over Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.