US Bridges

Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.6 MI West Al 25 · Structure no. 020227

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDead Hollow Road
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.6 MI West Al 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3023, -86.4555
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dead Hollow Road over Morgan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dead Hollow Road over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.