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Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-10 T-5-N R-24-E · Structure no. 005536

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSEC-10 T-5-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.415, -85.63833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2012)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$466,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeview Road over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakeview Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.