US Bridges

Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 M N CO RD 0131 · Structure no. 007410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarkley Bridge RD
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.0 M N CO RD 0131
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39652, -86.96782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2003)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barkley Bridge RD 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 Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Barkley Bridge RD over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.