Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek
FairMorgan County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E I65 · Structure no. 004701
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,835 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Upper River Road over Thompson Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.