US Bridges

Morse Road over Morse Slough

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .1 MI N of US 331 · Structure no. 015399

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Road over Morse Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Morse Road over Morse Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMorse Road
CrossesMorse Slough
Location.1 MI N of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13736, -86.27622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1988)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morse Road over Morse Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Road over Morse Slough 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morse Road over Morse Slough carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Morse Road over Morse Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Road over Morse Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.