US Bridges

Springview ST SW over Clark Springs

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Springview*clark Spgs · Structure no. 015673

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,753
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springview ST SW over Clark Springs is a concrete culvert carrying Springview ST SW over Clark Springs in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,753 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2028. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringview ST SW
CrossesClark Springs
LocationJCT Springview*clark Spgs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.56395, -86.99503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,753 (2005)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springview ST SW over Clark Springs built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springview ST SW over Clark Springs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Springview ST SW over Clark Springs carry?

About 2,753 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Springview ST SW over Clark Springs?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Springview ST SW over Clark Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.