US Bridges

Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · At JCT CO23 Singleton RD · Structure no. 019859

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSingleton RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationAt JCT CO23 Singleton RD
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.35993, -88.13359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic78 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$221,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Singleton RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Singleton RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.