Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBarbour County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W of County 17 · Structure no. 007865
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2007
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2027. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2007.
How much traffic does Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Doyle Sanders RD over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.