US Bridges

Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Peeks Hill (big) · Structure no. 017802

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
762
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPeeks Hill Road
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationPeeks Hill (big)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84209, -85.94457
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Peeks Hill Road over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.