Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Alabama · 2.3MI N W Bypass Overpass · Structure no. 016513
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill 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 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.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Wetumpka 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Wetumpka Rd. over Galbraith Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.