US Bridges

Targum Road over No Business Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1 MI North of SR36 · Structure no. 021078

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Targum Road over No Business Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Targum Road over No Business Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTargum Road
CrossesNo Business Creek
Location1 MI North of SR36
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42915, -87.03992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic319 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$271,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Targum Road over No Business Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Targum Road over No Business 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Targum Road over No Business Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Targum Road over No Business Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Targum Road over No Business Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.