US Bridges

Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek

Fair

Covington County, Alabama · Conecuh District · Structure no. 080103000003026

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHog Foot Bridge-Br
CrossesHog Foot Creek
LocationConecuh District
RouteFederal Lands Road 339.1
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.1275, -86.51417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hog Foot Bridge-Br over Hog Foot Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.