US Bridges

Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Clark Springs *spg Av · Structure no. 011428

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,827
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 11,827 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,126 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Ave SW
CrossesClark Springs
LocationJCT Clark Springs *spg Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56522, -86.99992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,827 (2009)
Projected traffic24,126 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$307,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs 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 Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs carry?

About 11,827 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Ave SW over Clark Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.