Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · .8 MI E of US 331 · Structure no. 015397
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Merritt-Hay Road over Blue 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merritt-Hay Road over Blue 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 Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt-Hay Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.