US Bridges

Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · .3 MI No Blount CO Line · Structure no. 006757

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek in Etowah 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Trail Rd.
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.3 MI No Blount CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.94415, -86.35493
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2013)
Projected traffic195 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Trail 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Trail Rd. over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.