US Bridges

Magnolia Street over Brush Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT Magnolia * Brush Ck · Structure no. 015675

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,176
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Street over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Magnolia Street over Brush Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,177 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Street
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationJCT Magnolia * Brush Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.5782, -86.9735
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,176 (2009)
Projected traffic4,177 by 2030
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Street over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Street over Brush 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Street over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,176 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Street over Brush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Street over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.