US Bridges

SR 154 over Morgans Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 10.2 Mi. E.Of Coffeeville · Structure no. 007792

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Morgans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 154 over Morgans Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 154
CrossesMorgans Creek
Location10.2 Mi. E.Of Coffeeville
RouteState Highway 154
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80167, -87.94635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic256 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over Morgans Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over Morgans Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Morgans Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Morgans Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Morgans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.