US Bridges

Spring Avenue over Clark Spring

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 M N JCT SR 67 & SR 3 · Structure no. 017586

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Avenue over Clark Spring is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Avenue over Clark Spring in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older 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 31,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,256 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSpring Avenue
CrossesClark Spring
Location1.5 M N JCT SR 67 & SR 3
RouteState Highway 67
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55974, -87.00002
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,030 (2023)
Projected traffic40,256 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Avenue over Clark Spring built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Spring Avenue over Clark Spring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Avenue over Clark Spring carry?

About 31,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Avenue over Clark Spring?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spring Avenue over Clark Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.