US Bridges

Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.35MI North of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 017593

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,981 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorris Mill Road
CrossesFlint Creek Relief
Location2.35MI North of Oak Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50384, -86.98455
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2004)
Projected traffic2,981 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Mill Road over Flint Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.