US Bridges

Alabama River Pkwy over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E of Low Wetumpka · Structure no. 017190

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama River Pkwy over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alabama River Pkwy 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 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).

CarriesAlabama River Pkwy
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI E of Low Wetumpka
RouteCounty Highway 2120
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42904, -86.27451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to 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 width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1997)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alabama River Pkwy over Creek built?

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

What condition is Alabama River Pkwy over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Alabama River Pkwy over Creek carry?

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

How long is Alabama River Pkwy 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 Alabama River Pkwy over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.