US Bridges

Armory Ave over Horsecreek

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · .06MI E of Horsecreek Blv · Structure no. 020885

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armory Ave over Horsecreek is a concrete culvert carrying Armory Ave over Horsecreek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArmory Ave
CrossesHorsecreek
Location.06MI E of Horsecreek Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.74108, -87.09142
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armory Ave over Horsecreek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armory Ave over Horsecreek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Armory Ave over Horsecreek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Armory Ave over Horsecreek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Armory Ave over Horsecreek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.