US Bridges

Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · Margarett Lk Ck *co 12 · Structure no. 011981

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesChurch Rd.
CrossesMargaret Lake Creek
LocationMargarett Lk Ck *co 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68333, -86.51667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2025)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$186,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Church Rd. over Margaret Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.