US Bridges

West Mclean Road over Bent Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.4 MI E. of Wasden Road · Structure no. 017902

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Mclean Road over Bent Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West Mclean Road over Bent Creek 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWest Mclean Road
CrossesBent Creek
Location1.4 MI E. of Wasden Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24252, -86.38149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Mclean Road over Bent Creek built?

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

What condition is West Mclean Road over Bent 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 West Mclean Road over Bent Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is West Mclean Road over Bent Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Mclean Road over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.