US Bridges

CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.3MI SW CO RD 11 · Structure no. 016869

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 11 Spur
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.3MI SW CO RD 11
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32866, -88.16565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic66 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$268,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 Spur 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 Spur over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.