US Bridges

County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E SR 157 · Structure no. 005169

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 55W
CrossesScrougeabout Creek
Location0.1 MI E SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36348, -87.06265
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2006)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 55W over Scrougeabout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.