US Bridges

Bethel Road over Morgan Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.15 MI SW US 78 · Structure no. 016956

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethel Road over Morgan Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.15 MI SW US 78
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.73629, -87.02897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$740,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Morgan Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.