US Bridges

Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek

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Morgan County, Alabama · 2.0 MI SE SR67 · Structure no. 018966

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apple Grove Road over Kennedy 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesApple Grove Road
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location2.0 MI SE SR67
RouteCounty Highway 1296
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3273, -86.63072
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2003)
Projected traffic417 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$464,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek built?

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

What condition is Apple Grove Road over Kennedy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Apple Grove Road over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.