US Bridges

Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.6 MI N US 94 · Structure no. 015418

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMeriwether Trail
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location2.6 MI N US 94
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04064, -86.07144
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1988)
Projected traffic415 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$663,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek built?

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

What condition is Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meriwether Trail over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.