US Bridges

Indian Hills Road over Village Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.4 MI North SR36 · Structure no. 018605

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hills Road over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Hills Road over Village Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,663 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIndian Hills Road
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.4 MI North SR36
RouteCounty Highway 1190
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47165, -86.92312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2003)
Projected traffic2,663 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$869,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hills Road over Village Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hills Road over Village 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 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Hills Road over Village Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Hills Road over Village Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hills Road over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.