US Bridges

CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI N Al 35 T6SR8E · Structure no. 009770

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 90
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1.0 MI N Al 35 T6SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.4832, -85.79423
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2023)
Projected traffic571 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 90 over Morgan 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 90 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.