Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Hog Foot Road · Structure no. 011724
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 4 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2030. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hog Foot Road over Hog Foot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.