US Bridges

County HWY 41 over Neel Creek

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Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5MI West of Neel · Structure no. 017334

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 41 over Neel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 41 over Neel Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 41
CrossesNeel Creek
Location0.5MI West of Neel
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46289, -87.06774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (1998)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 41 over Neel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 41 over Neel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 41 over Neel Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 41 over Neel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 41 over Neel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.