US Bridges

CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.98 MI E CR 29 · Structure no. 016554

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR # 188
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.98 MI E CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36803, -87.23877
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
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$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 188 over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR # 188 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.