US Bridges

Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.2 N W US 31 · Structure no. 003784

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson Crk RD over Flint 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Crk RD
CrossesFlint Creek
Location1.2 N W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36351, -86.92794
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is Robinson Crk RD over Flint 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Crk RD over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.