US Bridges

Norris Road over Harris Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.32 M.E Al 154 · Structure no. 014352

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Road over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norris Road over Harris Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorris Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location1.32 M.E Al 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77915, -87.98529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$780,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Norris Road over Harris 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Norris Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Norris Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.