Meriwether Trail over Cat Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Lapine Flasher · Structure no. 015411
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meriwether Trail over Cat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meriwether Trail over Cat 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Meriwether Trail over Cat Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meriwether Trail over Cat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Meriwether Trail over Cat Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meriwether Trail over Cat 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 Meriwether Trail over Cat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.