US Bridges

CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR38 .3MI NW Mars Hill Ch · Structure no. 016853

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR38 Ed Leach
CrossesMohorn Creek
LocationCR38 .3MI NW Mars Hill Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95821, -86.82546
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1996)
Projected traffic940 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$818,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR38 Ed Leach over Mohorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.