US Bridges

Naugher RD over Voegel Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S CO RD 1305 · Structure no. 014707

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naugher RD over Voegel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Naugher RD over Voegel Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNaugher RD
CrossesVoegel Creek
Location1.3 MI S CO RD 1305
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79544, -86.50077
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1992)
Projected traffic880 by 2035
Trucks1%
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$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naugher RD over Voegel Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naugher RD over Voegel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Naugher RD over Voegel Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Naugher RD over Voegel Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Naugher RD over Voegel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.