US Bridges

Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI South SR 67 · Structure no. 018791

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRural Grove Road
CrossesTrib of Flint Creek
Location1 MI South SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53399, -86.92106
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic106 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Grove Road over Trib of Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.