US Bridges

Grandview Road over Hudson Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 400 W of AL143/MAIN St. · Structure no. 007872

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Road over Hudson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Grandview Road over Hudson Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Road
CrossesHudson Creek
Location400 W of AL143/MAIN St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4767, -86.362
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2014)
Projected traffic811 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$595,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Road over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Road over Hudson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Road over Hudson Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Road over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Road over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.