US Bridges

CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E CO 23 CO 1 JCT · Structure no. 016196

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 1
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.2 MI E CO 23 CO 1 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.3408, -88.14389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (1993)
Projected traffic808 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.