US Bridges

Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E SR 31 · Structure no. 012829

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWilhite Road
CrossesFlint Creek Relief
Location0.5 MI E SR 31
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.30983, -86.89648
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2006)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$979,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilhite Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Wilhite Road over Flint Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.