US Bridges

Danville Road over Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI S Decatur City Limit · Structure no. 020556

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville Road over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danville Road over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDanville Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location1 MI S Decatur City Limit
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49424, -87.02618
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2013)
Projected traffic733 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Danville Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville Road over Flint 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 Danville Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Danville Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Danville Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.