US Bridges

Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.E.Low.Wetmpka.Rd. · Structure no. 016394

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesOld Low.Wetmpka RD
CrossesGalbraith Mill Creek
Location0.2 Mi.E.Low.Wetmpka.Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45276, -86.25729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2002)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Low.Wetmpka RD over Galbraith Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.