US Bridges

SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. N. Bell X-Rds. · Structure no. 004695

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 239 MP 9.943
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.7 Mi. N. Bell X-Rds.
RouteState Highway 239
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90593, -85.58507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2013)
Projected traffic606 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 239 MP 9.943 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.