US Bridges

Park Crossing over Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.9 MI E of Taylor RD · Structure no. 020580

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Crossing over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Park Crossing over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPark Crossing
CrossesCreek
Location1.9 MI E of Taylor RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30521, -86.15844
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$856,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Crossing over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Crossing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Park Crossing over Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Park Crossing over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Park Crossing over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.