US Bridges

Highway 55 West over Mack Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.5MI East CR40 · Structure no. 020508

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 55 West over Mack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highway 55 West over Mack Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHighway 55 West
CrossesMack Creek
Location0.5MI East CR40
RouteCounty Highway 1013
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.37001, -86.95996
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2011)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$657,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway 55 West over Mack Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 55 West over Mack 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 Highway 55 West over Mack Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Highway 55 West over Mack Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 55 West over Mack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.