US Bridges

Stableway Road over Bridle Brook

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.E.Ofbridlbrk.Blvd. · Structure no. 017903

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stableway Road over Bridle Brook is a concrete channel beam carrying Stableway Road over Bridle Brook 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 636 vehicles a day, projected to reach 955 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStableway Road
CrossesBridle Brook
Location0.1 Mi.E.Ofbridlbrk.Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35539, -86.08192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2023)
Projected traffic955 by 2043
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

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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stableway Road over Bridle Brook built?

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

What condition is Stableway Road over Bridle Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stableway Road over Bridle Brook carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Stableway Road over Bridle Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stableway Road over Bridle Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.