Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Alabama · 2.5 M SE Sikesville · Structure no. 009681
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hodge Creek RD over Hodges 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Hodge Creek RD over Hodges Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.