US Bridges

Al 94 over Olustee Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. W of US 231 JCT · Structure no. 015895

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 94 over Olustee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 94 over Olustee Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 94
CrossesOlustee Creek
Location2.7 Mi. W of US 231 JCT
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00276, -86.05991
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2013)
Projected traffic859 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 94 over Olustee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 94 over Olustee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al 94 over Olustee Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al 94 over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 94 over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.