US Bridges

Hickory ST over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · Hickory ST * Black Creek · Structure no. 003666

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory ST over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory ST over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory ST
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationHickory ST * Black Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0063, -86.0296
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2025)
Projected traffic893 by 2045
Trucks6%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory ST over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory ST over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory ST over Black Creek carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hickory ST over Black Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory ST over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.