US Bridges

Bank Street over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · City of Parrish · Structure no. 002351

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bank Street over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bank Street over Indian 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBank Street
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationCity of Parrish
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7265, -87.289
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2014)
Projected traffic2 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bank Street over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Bank Street over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bank Street over Indian Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bank Street over Indian Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bank Street over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.