US Bridges

Key Turney Road over Dry Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI N of Nat Key RD · Structure no. 021092

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Key Turney Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Key Turney Road over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKey Turney Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Nat Key RD
RouteCounty Highway 1166
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.379, -86.8037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic182 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Key Turney Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Key Turney Road over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Key Turney Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Key Turney Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Key Turney Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.