US Bridges

Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Horne Rd. · Structure no. 014795

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHorne Rd.
CrossesMccarter Creek
LocationHorne Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.93704, -86.37227
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1993)
Projected traffic77 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horne Rd. over Mccarter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Horne Rd. over Mccarter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.