US Bridges

CO RD20 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 1.7 MI SE Boligee · Structure no. 009077

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD20 over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD20 over Morgan Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD20
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1.7 MI SE Boligee
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74, -88
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1995)
Projected traffic480 by 2030
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD20 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD20 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is CO RD20 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD20 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.