US Bridges

Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 8.8 MI N Pike CO Line · Structure no. 015409

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Zion Road over Battle 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMt. Zion Road
CrossesBattle Creek
Location8.8 MI N Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.08392, -86.159
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic400 (1988)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek built?

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

What condition is Mt. Zion Road over Battle 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 Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Road over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.