US Bridges

Nanceford Road over Flint Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI FR SR 31 · Structure no. 005251

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nanceford Road over Flint Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nanceford Road over Flint 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNanceford Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.0 MI FR SR 31
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.40595, -86.97664
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2006)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nanceford Road over Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is Nanceford Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nanceford Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nanceford Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nanceford Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.