US Bridges

Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 5.5 MI N SR 67 · Structure no. 011515

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesApple Grove Road
CrossesHughes Creek
Location5.5 MI N SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41334, -86.60522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2007)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek built?

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

What condition is Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Apple Grove Road over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.