US Bridges

Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 5.75 MI N Cullman CO LN · Structure no. 013658

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuckaby Brg RD
CrossesFlint Creek
Location5.75 MI N Cullman CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39604, -86.95158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2004)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2044
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huckaby Brg RD over Flint 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Huckaby Brg RD over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.