US Bridges

Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek

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Clarke County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N Al 154 · Structure no. 016464

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHuggins Cem RD
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1.5 MI N Al 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81667, -87.93333
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huggins Cem RD over Morgan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Huggins Cem RD over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.