US Bridges

Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Morgan Mill Rd. · Structure no. 012868

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorgan Mill Rd.
CrossesBlaze Branch
LocationMorgan Mill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4512, -86.20976
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic99 by 2034
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch built?

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

What condition is Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Mill Rd. over Blaze Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.