US Bridges

Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 189 Ft South of HWY 180. · Structure no. 021553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMorgantown Blvd
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location189 Ft South of HWY 180.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.23583, -87.91639
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks—
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$614,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Morgantown Blvd over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.