US Bridges

Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.15 MI N Oak Ridge · Structure no. 012608

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,118 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorris Mill Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.15 MI N Oak Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50081, -86.98569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2007)
Projected traffic3,118 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Mill Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.