US Bridges

Targum Road over Neel Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 2.5MI North of SR36 · Structure no. 021093

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Targum Road over Neel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Targum Road over Neel 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTargum Road
CrossesNeel Creek
Location2.5MI North of SR36
RouteCounty Highway 1066
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44555, -87.03798
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic355 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Targum Road over Neel Creek built?

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

What condition is Targum Road over Neel 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Targum Road over Neel Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Targum Road over Neel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Targum Road over Neel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.