US Bridges

Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 0.2MI W JCT Columbus Blvd · Structure no. 002323

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Parrish Cdv RD
CrossesLittle Frog Ague Creek
Location0.2MI W JCT Columbus Blvd
RouteCity Street 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7541, -87.1931
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Parrish Cdv RD over Little Frog Ague Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.