US Bridges

County HWY 55W over No Name Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E SR 157 · Structure no. 005170

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 55W over No Name Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 55W over No Name 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 1,895 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 55W
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location2.0 MI E SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37051, -87.0312
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2005)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 55W over No Name Creek built?

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

What condition is County HWY 55W over No Name 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 55W over No Name Creek carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 55W over No Name Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 55W over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.