US Bridges

_river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · Pier 59 Marina · Structure no. 021282

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake is a steel culvert carrying _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries_river Crest Drive
Crosses_logan Martin Lake
LocationPier 59 Marina
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45761, -86.3217
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic338 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns _river Crest Drive over _logan Martin Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.