US Bridges

Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.2 Km.Of HWY.72 West · Structure no. 017336

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTrico.Blvd.
CrossesTrico.Blvd./Creek
Location1.2 Km.Of HWY.72 West
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6344, -87.0949
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width194 ft (59.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2005)
Projected traffic780 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Trico.Blvd. over Trico.Blvd./Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.