US Bridges

Ala. River Parkway over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi.E.Of Ala. River · Structure no. 017189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala. River Parkway over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ala. River Parkway over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAla. River Parkway
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 Mi.E.Of Ala. River
RouteCounty Highway 2120
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44027, -86.28796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1997)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$801,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala. River Parkway over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ala. River Parkway over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ala. River Parkway over Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ala. River Parkway over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ala. River Parkway over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.