US Bridges

Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 500 N US 11 Trussville · Structure no. 017878

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorrow Road
CrossesPinchgut Creek
Location500 N US 11 Trussville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.59995, -86.64235
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow Road over Pinchgut 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow Road over Pinchgut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.