Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek
GoodDale County, Alabama · SEC-29 T-6-N R-23-E · Structure no. 015347
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 407
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2034. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopeful Ch RD over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 407 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Hopeful Ch RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.