Giles Road over Hurricane Creek
GoodCovington County, Alabama · Giles Road · Structure no. 021312
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Giles Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Giles Road over Hurricane Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 39 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Giles Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Giles Road over Hurricane 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Giles Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Giles Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Giles Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.