US Bridges

Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 2 MI NW of Taits Gap · Structure no. 014663

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHoods Crossroads
CrossesHoods Creek
Location2 MI NW of Taits Gap
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98804, -86.41866
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2025)
Projected traffic530 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoods Crossroads over Hoods 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hoods Crossroads over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.