US Bridges

HWY 41S over Bell Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S CR 013 · Structure no. 003639

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 41S over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 41S over Bell Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,955 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 41S
CrossesBell Creek
Location0.5 MI S CR 013
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35583, -87.10167
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2003)
Projected traffic4,955 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 41S over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 41S over Bell 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 HWY 41S over Bell Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY 41S over Bell Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 41S over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.