US Bridges

Stratford RD over Brush Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Stratford Rd*brush Ck · Structure no. 010367

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,086
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratford RD over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stratford RD over Brush Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 10,086 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,217 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStratford RD
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationJCT Stratford Rd*brush Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5734, -86.9702
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,086 (2009)
Projected traffic12,217 by 2029
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$941,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratford RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stratford RD over Brush 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stratford RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 10,086 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Stratford RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Stratford RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.