US Bridges

Deer Creek Blvd over Pond

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of Deercreek Way · Structure no. 016776

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Creek Blvd over Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Deer Creek Blvd over Pond 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesDeer Creek Blvd
CrossesPond
Location0.1 MI E of Deercreek Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33349, -86.14047
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Creek Blvd over Pond built?

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

What condition is Deer Creek Blvd over Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Creek Blvd over Pond carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Deer Creek Blvd over Pond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Deer Creek Blvd over Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.