US Bridges

CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · At CO B1 CO 23 JCT · Structure no. 006836

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD B1
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationAt CO B1 CO 23 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0B1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35825, -88.10965
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1986)
Projected traffic138 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD B1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD B1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.