US Bridges

Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.49 Mi.E.Of Huffman Rd. · Structure no. 019812

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

CarriesMeriwether Trail
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.49 Mi.E.Of Huffman Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01408, -86.13325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriwether Trail over Jackson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Meriwether Trail over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.