US Bridges

Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Mcgough Rd. · Structure no. 012862

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgough Rd.
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationMcgough Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82684, -86.38189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1993)
Projected traffic80 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgough Rd. over Horse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgough Rd. over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.