US Bridges

Gardner Road over Jackson Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .4 MI N Pike CO Line · Structure no. 015391

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Road over Jackson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gardner Road over Jackson Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesGardner Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location.4 MI N Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.97113, -86.11983
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 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 traffic42 (1988)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gardner Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner Road over Jackson 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 Gardner Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Gardner Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.