US Bridges

Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek

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Morgan County, Alabama · 3.5 MI East of Co. Line · Structure no. 018802

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Trinity Road over Bakers 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 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 1,033 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,325 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Trinity Road
CrossesBakers Creek
Location3.5 MI East of Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 1220
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60496, -87.04599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2000)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2040
Trucks0%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Trinity Road over Bakers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Trinity Road over Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.