Elmore County Bridge Report Card
Elmore County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,180 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Elmore County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,180 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.0% | 7.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.9% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.4% | 14.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 765,948 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,180 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Elmore County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Road over Channahatchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 196 | 1963 |
| Al.14 over Al.power Co.canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,550 | 1965 |
| Al 111 over Lake Jordan | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,020 | 1966 |
| Al.170 over Flat Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,820 | 1972 |
| Weldon Road over No Name Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 314 | 1993 |
| Double Bridge over Channahatchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 1967 |
| Co RD 667 over Sofkahatchee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1931 |
| Harragate Springs over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1984 |
| US 31 Nbl over Ala River Relief | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 11,205 | 1954 |
| Fire Tower Road over Corn Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,271 | 1977 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.