US Bridges

SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.9MI W.Of Meriwether RD · Structure no. 021378

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,217 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-6 (US-231)
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location1.9MI W.Of Meriwether RD
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29156, -86.19024
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,830 (2013)
Projected traffic15,217 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 11,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-6 (US-231) over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.