Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S HWY 72/20 · Structure no. 020160
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ipsco 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Ipsco Road over Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.