US Bridges

Iron Man Road over No Business Creek

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Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI West SR36 · Structure no. 017826

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Man Road over No Business Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Iron Man Road over No Business Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,935 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Man Road
CrossesNo Business Creek
Location1.5 MI West SR36
RouteCounty Highway 1072
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44812, -87.02164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2000)
Projected traffic5,935 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Man Road over No Business Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Man Road over No Business 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Iron Man Road over No Business Creek carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Iron Man Road over No Business Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Man Road over No Business Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.