US Bridges

Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Jewell Rd. · Structure no. 008724

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJewell Rd.
CrossesLittle Hillabee Creek
LocationJewell Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58628, -85.746
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2009)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$142,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jewell Rd. over Little Hillabee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.