HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 6.4 MI West SR31 · Structure no. 020096
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,919 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief 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 2025.
How much traffic does HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 55 West over Herrin Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.