US Bridges

S Hook ST over Spring Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Hook Street Tuscumbia · Structure no. 019364

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hook ST over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Hook ST over Spring Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,388 by 2044. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Hook ST
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationHook Street Tuscumbia
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72853, -87.71075
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,010 (2005)
Projected traffic13,388 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Hook ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hook ST over Spring 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 S Hook ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Hook ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Hook ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.