US Bridges

Antioch Road over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N SR 36 · Structure no. 005365

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Road over Town Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Antioch Road over Town 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAntioch Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.5 MI N SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46405, -86.73633
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2003)
Projected traffic1,575 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Road over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Antioch Road over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch Road over Town Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.