US Bridges

County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek

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Barbour County, Alabama · 2.4 Miles SW of Al 239 · Structure no. 021616

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.4 Miles SW of Al 239
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.88284, -85.59162
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 44 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.