US Bridges

Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2 Miles West of SR 31 · Structure no. 020850

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,961 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn Bridge Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2 Miles West of SR 31
RouteCounty Highway 1097
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46345, -86.97508
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,275 (2016)
Projected traffic3,961 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn Bridge 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 Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Bridge Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.