US Bridges

Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-9 T-5-N R-24-E · Structure no. 009152

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMixon School RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSEC-9 T-5-N R-24-E
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.42333, -85.64667
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2012)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2034
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mixon School RD 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 Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mixon School RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.