US Bridges

County HWY 55W over Flint Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W FR 31 · Structure no. 005481

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 55W over Flint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County HWY 55W over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 55W
CrossesFlint Creek
Location1.5 MI W FR 31
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37331, -86.93366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2003)
Projected traffic5,757 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 55W over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 55W 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 55W over Flint Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 55W over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.