US Bridges

Red Bank Road over Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.75 MI E SR 31 · Structure no. 015478

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank Road over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bank Road over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Bank Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location1.75 MI E SR 31
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50638, -86.95607
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (1990)
Projected traffic954 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bank Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bank Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bank Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.