US Bridges

Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Fayette County, Alabama · 7 Miles NW Fayette · Structure no. 018034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2017
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek is a steel other carrying Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHells Creek Road
CrossesHells Creek
Location7 Miles NW Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78578, -87.91593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2001)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hells Creek Road over Hells 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 April 2017.

How much traffic does Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hells Creek Road over Hells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.