US Bridges

Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N.E. of Ray Thor. · Structure no. 015738

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesFoxchase Drive
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1 Mi. N.E. of Ray Thor.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31958, -86.11296
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Foxchase Drive over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.