US Bridges

Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.0 MI South STATEHWY157 · Structure no. 018001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAndrews Road
CrossesCrowdabout Creek
Location1.0 MI South STATEHWY157
RouteCounty Highway 1010
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3516, -87.07536
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2003)
Projected traffic701 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek built?

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

What condition is Andrews Road over Crowdabout 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Andrews Road over Crowdabout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.