US Bridges

SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 4.3 M N JCT SR 3 & SR 36 · Structure no. 009605

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,205
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,255 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesFlint Creek Relief
Location4.3 M N JCT SR 3 & SR 36
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50008, -86.96688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,205 (2023)
Projected traffic9,255 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$860,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief carry?

About 7,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Flint Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.