US Bridges

Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.5MI N of Bypass · Structure no. 016446

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Wetumpka Rd.
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location2.5MI N of Bypass
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45968, -86.25126
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1996)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.