US Bridges

Neel School RD over Crawford Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 20 Min CO RD 1072 · Structure no. 020234

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neel School RD over Crawford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Neel School RD over Crawford Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNeel School RD
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location20 Min CO RD 1072
RouteCounty Highway 1075
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48383, -87.05945
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2009)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$408,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neel School RD over Crawford Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neel School RD over Crawford 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Neel School RD over Crawford Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Neel School RD over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Neel School RD over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.