US Bridges

Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .7 MI N Forbes RD · Structure no. 015400

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesJackson Ferry Rd.
CrossesConnelly Mill Creek
Location.7 MI N Forbes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42156, -86.30347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 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 traffic52 (1988)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill 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 Jackson Ferry Rd. over Connelly Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.