US Bridges

CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 1MILE N of Al 14 · Structure no. 006231

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR23 Morgan Spring
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1MILE N of Al 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7645, -87.4115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1993)
Projected traffic235 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$637,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR23 Morgan Spring over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.