Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 1.0 MI East CO RD 179 · Structure no. 018967
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natural Bridge RD over Shoal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Natural Bridge RD over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.