US Bridges

New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI South SR 36 · Structure no. 018797

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,330 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Cut Road
CrossesCrowdabout Creek
Location2.0 MI South SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 1035
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3978, -87.02162
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2002)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Cut 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Cut Road over Crowdabout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.