US Bridges

SR 3 over Indian Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S SR 3 & I 65 · Structure no. 004005

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 3 over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI S SR 3 & I 65
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3123, -86.8994
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$603,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.