US Bridges

Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.9 MI SE Dunbar School · Structure no. 015098

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower Dublin Rd.
CrossesWeaver Mill Creek
Location1.9 MI SE Dunbar School
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03254, -86.18899
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to 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 traffic250 (1988)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill 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 Lower Dublin Rd. over Weaver Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.